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priceless

American  
[prahys-lis] / ˈpraɪs lɪs /

adjective

  1. having a value beyond all price; invaluable.

    a priceless artwork.

    Synonyms:
    incomparable , costly , precious , irreplaceable

  2. delightfully amusing or absurd.

    a priceless anecdote.

priceless British  
/ ˈpraɪslɪs /

adjective

  1. of inestimable worth; beyond valuation; invaluable

  2. informal  extremely amusing or ridiculous

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • pricelessly adverb
  • pricelessness noun

Etymology

Origin of priceless

First recorded in 1905–10; price + -less

Example Sentences

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They’re having one last hurrah, and the memories are going to be priceless.

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Hassard said the school was "priceless" and has provided a "lifeline" for her family.

From BBC

"There are no words to describe the emotion of bringing back a brand that is the soul, humanity, love. It's priceless...as his daughter, I feel honored and happy," she told AFP.

From Barron's

If you can get a loved one to sit down and tell their story, to leave a little bit of family history behind, it’s priceless.

From MarketWatch

But these are insignificant matters for his legion of followers, who are sure to find “Expensive Basketball” priceless.

From The Wall Street Journal

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