Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.

Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion.

A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural.

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