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n. the quality that renders something desirable or valuable or useful

n. an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value; "10 dollars worth of gasoline"

adj. having a specified value; "not worth his salt"; "worth her weight in gold"

adj. having sufficient worth; "an idea worth considering"; "a cause deserving or meriting support"; "the deserving poor" (often used ironically)

price, cost

n. value measured by what must be given or done or undergone to obtain something; "the cost in human life was enormous"; "the price of success is hard work"; "what price glory?"

price, cost, monetary value

n. the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold); "the fluctuating monetary value of gold and silver"; "he puts a high price on his services"; "he couldn't calculate the cost of the collection"

importance

n. the quality of being important and worthy of note; "the importance of a well-balanced diet"

good, goodness

n. that which is pleasing or valuable or useful; "weigh the good against the bad"; "among the highest goods of all are happiness and self-realization"

deservingness, merit, meritoriousness

n. the quality of being deserving (e.g., deserving assistance); "there were many children whose deservingness he recognized and rewarded"

import, consequence, moment

n. having important effects or influence; "decisions of great consequence are made by the president himself"; "virtue is of more moment that security"

significance

n. the quality of being significant; "do not underestimate the significance of nuclear power"

stature, height

n. (of a standing person) the distance from head to foot

invaluable, priceless

adj. having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

most-valuable

adj. designating the player judged to be the most important to the sport; "the most-valuable player award"

precious

adj. of high worth or cost; "diamonds, sapphires, rubies, and emeralds are precious stones"

rich

adj. of great worth or quality; "a rich collection of antiques"

semiprecious

adj. used of gemstones having less commercial value than precious stones; "such semiprecious stones as amethyst, garnet, jade, and tourmaline"

useful, of value

adj. being of use or service; "the girl felt motherly and useful"; "a useful job"; "a useful member of society"

valued

adj. held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature; "a valued friend"

applaudable, commendable, laudable, praiseworthy

adj. worthy of high praise; "applaudable efforts to save the environment"; "a commendable sense of purpose"; "laudable motives of improving housing conditions"; "a significant and praiseworthy increase in computer intelligence"

creditable

adj. worthy of often limited commendation; "the student's effort on the essay--though not outstanding--was creditable"

model, exemplary

adj. worthy of imitation; "exemplary behavior"; "model citizens"

honorable, honourable

adj. used as a title of respect; "my honorable colleague"; "our worthy commanding officer"

meritorious, meritable

adj. deserving reward or praise; "a lifetime of meritorious service"; "meritorious conduct"

notable, noteworthy

adj. worthy of notice; "a noteworthy advance in cancer research"

quotable

adj. suitable for or worthy of quotation; "a quotable slogan"; "his remarks are not quotable in mixed company"

valuable, worthful

adj. having worth or merit or value; "a valuable friend"; "a good and worthful man"

worthwhile

adj. sufficiently valuable to justify the investment of time or interest; "a worthwhile book"

worthlessness

n. having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful; "the drill sergeant's intent was to convince all the recruits of their worthlessness"

unworthy

adj. lacking in value or merit; "dispel a student whose conduct is deemed unworthy"; "unworthy of forgiveness"

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