valued

IPA/ˈvæl.juːd/
KK[vˈæljud]IPA/ˈvæl.juːd/

valued — adjective

  • valuedpositive
  • more valuedcomparative
  • most valuedsuperlative

1. regarded by others as very helpful, important, or excellent — someone or somethi

1.形容詞B1
釋義

regarded by others as very helpful, important, or excellent — someone or something that people fully appreciate and hold in high regard.

例句

Quan is a valued member of the restaurant team, always willing to help others.

be a valued + noun (member/colleague/employee)

Rin's advice was so valued that her manager asked her to lead the next project.

so valued that + clause for resulting action

同義詞
  • esteemed

    more formal Register, typically used for people held in deep respect (an esteemed professor)

  • treasured

    stronger emotional attachment, often for personal or sentimental reasons (a treasured photograph)

  • prized

    suggests unique importance or desirability to the owner (a prized possession)

  • appreciated

    focuses on gratitude and recognition rather than importance

反義詞
  • undervalued

    not recognised as being as important or useful as it really is

  • unappreciated

    not receiving the thanks or recognition one deserves

文法句型

a valued + noun (member/contribution/opinion)

be valued as [role]

be valued for [quality]

用法筆記

Often appears before nouns referring to people (member, colleague, employee, customer) or their input (opinion, advice, support, contribution). Also used after linking verbs: 'feel valued', 'remain valued', or 'be valued for/as/by'.

常見錯誤

❌This painting is very valued — it cost over a million dollars.
✅This painting is very valuable
💡it cost over a million dollars.' — 'Valued' describes something people regard as important, not its financial worth; use 'valuable' for high monetary value.