Synonyms of estimable

estimable

adjective

ˈe-stə-mə-bəl 

1

as in meritorious

deserving of high regard or great approval

a dramatist with an estimable body of work

Synonyms & Similar Words

• meritorious
• worthy
• excellent
• admirable
• distinguished
• commendable
• creditable
• laudable
• impressive
• praiseworthy
• honorable
• awesome
• outstanding
• noble
• distinctive
• applaudable
• noticeable
• redoubtable
• valuable
• noteworthy
• moral
• deserving
• good
• invaluable
• respectable
• reputable
• precious
• satisfying
• delightful
• heady
• enjoyable
• pleasing
• ethical
• priceless
• principled
• high-minded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discreditable
• reprehensible
• notorious
• unworthy
• censurable
• contemptible
• worthless
• wretched
• infamous
• pitiful
• deplorable
• pitiable
• detestable
• vile
• lousy
• sorry
• despicable
• base
• dirty
• nasty
• scabby
• disreputable
• scurvy
• low
• sordid
• disgraceful
• mean
• ignominious
• illaudable
• shameful
• dishonorable
• unsavory
• scandalous
• shocking
• shady
• unethical
• scummy
• seamy
• unlikable

2

as in respectable

having a good reputation especially in a field of knowledge

no estimable archaeologist would be fooled by such a crude and obvious hoax

Synonyms & Similar Words

• respectable
• respected
• esteemed
• reputable
• prestigious
• distinguished
• reputed
• renowned
• recognized
• name
• honorable
• worthy
• prominent
• venerable
• famous
• creditable
• famed
• good
• illustrious
• celebrated
• notable
• redoubtable
• praiseworthy
• honored
• well-known

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disreputable
• shadowy
• unknown
• obscure
• shady
• seedy
• undistinguished
• no-name

Examples of estimable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ryan Gosling has a vehicle tailor-made for his movie star charisma and estimable talents. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 May 2024

Xabi Alonso, its estimable young coach, remains on course to claim a treble — league, cup, Europa League — in his first full season. —Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2024

Editor’s picks Not even getting busted for speaking truth to power about the show’s estimable host, Emily Maitlis (Gillian Anderson, adding another name to her list of recent Distinguished, Steel-Belted IRL Women takes), can temper McAllister’s hustle and flow. —David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2024

In its nearly 30 years of existence, the network has expanded beyond its already estimable remit as a cable network-meets-film-school, with fan events including a film festival and cruise. —Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 7 Aug. 2023