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.

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priceless British  

/ ˈpraɪslɪs /

adjective

1. of inestimable worth; beyond valuation; invaluable

2. informal extremely amusing or ridiculous

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Other Word Forms

• pricelessly adverb
• pricelessness noun

Etymology

Origin of priceless

First recorded in 1905–10; price + -less

Example Sentences

And on Wednesday night, Beck’s experience and composure against Ohio State’s highly paid defense turned out to be a priceless commodity for Miami.

From The Wall Street Journal

Showing your confidence in a young mind is priceless, whether it’s with the gift of stocks or 529 plans for your grandchildren’s education, particularly when the older generation did not have the same educational opportunities.

From MarketWatch

Regardless of motivation, pulling a card worth more than the price paid for will remain priceless.

From Los Angeles Times

Confused, I asked if he instead meant “priceless.”

From Los Angeles Times

Instead, her family says, thieves drove off with a gold necklace that was priceless to her because it carried the ashes of her late daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cherished
• collectible
• expensive
• incalculable
• invaluable
• prized
• rare
• treasured
• valuable