priceless

[prahys-lis]

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

/ ˈpraɪslɪs /

adjective

1. of inestimable worth; beyond valuation; invaluable

2. informal,  extremely amusing or ridiculous

Other Word Forms

• pricelessness noun
• pricelessly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of priceless¹

First recorded in 1905–10; price + -less

Example Sentences

Leaving the limelight, getting broken and finding new love — and then almost losing her voice — Sarah McLachlan found new depths and heights in her priceless voice.

From Los Angeles Times

The deflated expression on his face is priceless when he advises his lost “reporters” to rely on the Five Ws of reporting, and one asks, “Is that a gang?”

From Los Angeles Times

In a World Cup year, that is priceless.

From BBC

Mr Peirson said projects were planned until 2040 to renovate stonework and "priceless" windows, ensuring they remained safe, as some parts of the building were crumbling.

From BBC

“Highest 2 Lowest” mimics the high and low bisection of Kurosawa’s film, with the first hour set in the moneyed confines of the Kings’ luxe apartment, laden with priceless African American contemporary art.

From Los Angeles Times

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