valuablea.1. Having value or worth; possessing qualities which are useful and esteemed; precious; costly; as, a valuable horse; valuable land; a valuable cargo.()2. Worthy; estimable; deserving esteem; as, a valuable friend; a valuable companion.()Valuable consideration (Law), an equivalent or compensation having value given for a thing purchased, as money, marriage, services, etc. Blackstone. Bouvier.()n. A precious possession; a thing of value, especially a small thing, as an article of jewelry; -- used mostly in the plural.()The food and valuables they offer to the gods. (Tylor.)