inestimable
incapable of being estimated or assessed.
too large or great to be estimated or appreciated: The flood caused inestimable damage.
of incalculable value; valuable beyond measure; priceless: jewels of inestimable worth.
Origin of inestimable
1Other words from inestimable
- in·es·ti·ma·bil·i·ty, in·es·ti·ma·ble·ness, noun
- in·es·ti·ma·bly, adverb
Words Nearby inestimable
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How to use inestimable in a sentence
They may not sell gold coins as quickly and as well as excessive alarmism, but they have the inestimable advantage of being true.
Why the Rush to Sell Gold Coins is Drowning Out Real Critiques of Obama | David Frum | April 1, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMontague scornfully thanked them for the inestimable service which they had done him.
The History of England from the Accession of James II. | Thomas Babington MacaulayWell knowing the inestimable value of the grace conferred upon her, she guarded it with the greatest care.
Mary, Help of Christians | VariousThe only possible return for something of inestimable value is an offering likewise beyond price.
An Episode Under the Terror | Honore de BalzacThe necessary association of the two classes, will prove of inestimable benefit to each.
Papers from Overlook-House | Casper Almore
His foresight and prudence in this matter were of inestimable value, as will be seen in the ensuing chapter.
The Boys of '61 | Charles Carleton Coffin.
British Dictionary definitions for inestimable
/ (ɪnˈɛstɪməbəl) /
not able to be estimated; immeasurable
of immeasurable value
Derived forms of inestimable
- inestimability or inestimableness, noun
- inestimably, adverb
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