1. (a.) Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.

2. (a.) Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion.

3. (n.) A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural.

admired appreciated beyond price costly dear esteemed expensive gainful golden good as gold inestimable invaluable of great price of value precious priceless prized profitable remunerative respected rewarding rich treasured valued well-spent worthwhile worthy yielding a return