Estimable

Pronunciation: /ˈɛstəməbəl/

Definitions of estimable

adjective deserving of esteem or respect; admirable

Example Sentences

A1 She is an estimable student who always helps her classmates.

A2 The estimable doctor was praised for his dedication to his patients.

B1 The estimable qualities of the leader were evident in his ability to inspire others.

B2 The company's estimable reputation in the industry was well-deserved.

C1 His estimable contributions to the field of science have earned him numerous awards.

C2 The artist's work is considered estimable by critics and art enthusiasts alike.

Examples of estimable in a Sentence

formal The estimable professor received a prestigious award for his groundbreaking research.

informal I heard that the estimable doctor will be speaking at the conference next week.

slang That estimable singer just dropped a new album and it's fire!

figurative Her estimable leadership skills guided the team to success in the project.

Grammatical Forms of estimable

• past tense: estimated
• plural: estimables
• comparative: more estimable
• superlative: most estimable
• present tense: estimates
• future tense: will estimate
• perfect tense: has estimated
• continuous tense: is estimating
• singular: estimable
• positive degree: estimable
• infinitive: to estimate
• gerund: estimating
• participle: estimated

Origin and Evolution of estimable

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'estimable' originated from the Latin word 'estimabilis', which comes from the verb 'estimare' meaning 'to estimate or value'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'estimable' has retained its original meaning of being worthy of esteem or respect, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe something that is considered valuable or deserving of admiration.