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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In some respects he is a flawed keeper, especially under crosses, but has that uncanny, priceless habit of making stunning match-winning saves that makes up for other failings.
From BBC
That’s priceless in a screwball murder movie in which everyone’s soul is for sale.
From Los Angeles Times
The Greek Communist KKE party, which called the trove "priceless" on Monday said it had tentatively identified at least two of the men in the photographs.
From Barron's
The way Kilgore at first proudly offers his canteen to, but then thoughtlessly withdraws it from, an enemy soldier who is about to die is priceless, and reportedly based on a real incident.
Museum bosses have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months, after thieves stole priceless French crown jewels from the museum in broad daylight and hundreds of books were damaged in a leak.
From BBC
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