Estimable
/ˈɛstəˌməbl/
adjectiveC1
Definition
Estimable describes someone or something that deserves respect or praise. It is often used to show that a person’s actions, character, or qualities are highly valued or appreciated by others.
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Worthy of respect or admiration
- •She is an estimable person because she always helps others.
- •The estimable work of the volunteers improved the community.
- •His estimable character earned him many friends.
Deserving praise for good qualities or achievements
- •The scientist made estimable contributions to medicine.
- •Their estimable efforts saved the company from failure.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "estimable" like "good" or "nice" (A1 words), but much stronger because it means people respect or admire it a lot
- ✓Picture a person receiving a trophy or a big thank-you for their hard work and kindness
- ✓It’s the feeling you get when you think about someone who always helps others and does the right thing
- ✓Sounds like "estimate" + "able" → imagine someone who is "able to be estimated" or valued highly by others
- ✓Think of a teacher or leader who everyone looks up to because of their fairness and kindness
- ✓NOT like "ordinary" (common, not special), "estimable" means special and respected
- ✓NOT like "famous" (known by many), "estimable" means respected even if not famous
- ✓NOT like "likeable" (people enjoy being with them), "estimable" is about respect more than just liking
Try Other Words
- •Admirable: deserving admiration or praise (Use when you want to focus on how much you admire someone’s qualities)
- •Praiseworthy: deserving praise (Use when you want to highlight actions or achievements that should be praised)
- •Honorable: having high moral standards (Use when you want to stress good moral character or ethics)
Unboxing
- •Word parts: "estim-" (from Latin "aestimare" meaning to value or judge) + suffix "-able" (meaning able to be)
- •Etymology: Comes from Latin, meaning "able to be valued or judged"
- •Historical development: Used in English since the 1500s to describe people or things worthy of respect or value
- •Modern usage: Mostly used in formal writing or speech to show respect for someone's qualities or actions
Reflect & Connect
•What qualities make a person estimable in your culture or community?
•Can something non-human, like a building or idea, be estimable? Why or why not?
Fill in the blanks
1.The estimable teacher earned ___ from all her students for her dedication and kindness.
2.Because of his estimable efforts, the project was completed ___ the deadline.
3.Unlike an ordinary worker, an estimable employee shows ___ responsibility and care.
4.The committee praised the estimable volunteer for ___ commitment to helping others.
5.When someone is called estimable, it means they deserve ___ for their good qualities.
6.Estimable actions often lead to ___ trust and respect from others.
7.The leader’s estimable character helped ___ confidence in the group during difficult times.