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valued

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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Pronunciation

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  • /ˈvæljuːd/
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  • CMU ARPABET: V AE1 L Y UW0 D Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.

1

adj

Meaning 1

Having a value, esteemed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • deeply valued
  • greatly valued
  • a valued possession
  • She is a highly valued member of the team.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: honoured, respected, well-regarded, admired, applauded, blessed, distinguished, eminent, esteemed, feared, gloriful, glorious, illustrious, priceless, reputable, revered, sacred, treasured, valued, venerated, worthy

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of value

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adjective satellite

Meaning 3

(usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • triple-valued

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • a valued friend
  • precious memories

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: precious

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

No etymology was provided for this word.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: nieoceniony — Translations
  • Polish: bezcenny — Translations
  • Polish: drogocenny — Translations
  • Portuguese: valorizado — Translations
  • Spanish: valorado — Translations
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