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estimable

[/ˈɛstɪməbəl/]
adjective
estimável
1. worthy of esteem or respect; deserving admiration
She is an estimable scholar whose work has influenced many.
Ela é uma estudiosa estimável cujo trabalho influenciou muitos.
2. able to be estimated or calculated
The estimable costs of the project are within budget.
Os custos estimáveis do projeto estão dentro do orçamento.
Synonyms
respectableworthyadmirablehonorableesteemedreputable
Antonyms
disreputableshamefuldespicablecontemptibleunworthy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estimável
Standard usage for both meanings
São Paulo
estimável
Common in formal and academic contexts
Portugal
estimável
Preferred in formal Portuguese; less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

hold someone in high esteem
worthy of respect
command admiration
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