valued

[ val-yood ]

adjective

1. highly regarded or esteemed:

   a valued friend.

2. estimated; appraised:

   jewels valued at $100,000.

3. having value of a specified kind:

   a triple-valued offer.

Other Words From

• non·valued adjective
• quasi-valued adjective
• self-valued adjective
• un·valued adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of valued¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; value + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"Rest assured that my discretion is based on a deep respect for you and a valued friendship," Jones wrote to Powell in an unpublished letter held at Indianapolis University Library.

From BBC

The more likely scenario is that the park’s assets and land, which were recently valued around $21 million, will be liquidated to pay back his debtors.

From Los Angeles Times

"We must protect our biosphere - it is not a zero-sum game," he added, pointing to a recent report by the Office for National Statistics that valued UK ecosystems at £1.8tn.

From BBC

We got the kid all the way to high school, my employer valued me and I knew a good plumber.

From Los Angeles Times

Indigo Young, 18, from Whitland, who also attends sessions, said she valued what such spaces can offer young people.

From BBC

Related Words

• admired
• appreciated
• expensive
• loved
• priceless
• prized
• respected
• valuable