priceless
Americanadjective
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having a value beyond all price; invaluable.
a priceless artwork.
- Synonyms:
- incomparable, costly, precious, irreplaceable
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delightfully amusing or absurd.
a priceless anecdote.
adjective
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of inestimable worth; beyond valuation; invaluable
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informal extremely amusing or ridiculous
Other Word Forms
- pricelessly adverb
- pricelessness noun
Etymology
Origin of priceless
Example Sentences
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Mr Mohammed said: "To see the smile on the faces of them children beats any challenge really. It's priceless."
From BBC
West Palm Street had a vibe more priceless than the real estate, and residents vow to return.
From Los Angeles Times
With refinements - better reporting delays, asymptomatic cases - they could give public-health officials something priceless in the early hours of an outbreak: a sense of which actions matter most, before the window for containment snaps shut.
From BBC
Taking the time to find out what makes them tick is priceless, and that determines either success or failure.
From BBC
“These pictures are so priceless to me,” Lake says.
From Los Angeles Times
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