Valued

/ˈvæl.juːd/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past tense of value; to have estimated the worth or importance of something.
They valued their friendship above all else.
To have assigned a monetary worth to something.
The appraiser valued the painting at over a million dollars.
adjective
Regarded highly or considered important; having worth.
Her contributions to the project were highly valued by the team.
Having a high monetary worth; expensive.
The museum houses several valued artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'value', which comes from Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, to be worth'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a valued member
A person who is appreciated for their contributions in a group.
valued customer
A customer who is important to a business and is treated with importance.
valued opinion
An opinion that is respected and considered important.

Related Words

value
The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.
valuable
Worth a great deal of money or having great significance.

Slang Meanings

Top-notch
That team is top-notch at what they do; they're truly valued.
Gold star
He really deserves a gold star for his work, he's so valued around here.