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

Derived Forms

• ˈpricelessness, noun
• ˈpricelessly, adverb

Other Words From

• priceless·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of priceless¹

First recorded in 1905–10; price + -less

Example Sentences

Not that the cost mattered to Penske, who said he considers the Grand Prix priceless.

From Los Angeles Times

The pair have an agreement that if something happens to one of them the other will make sure their priceless collection is safe.

From BBC

The boy-king's priceless collection is yet to be displayed, but visitors can now see items varying from pharaonic statues to sarcophagi and mummified bodies.

From BBC

Then she added a priceless kicker: “I do not have time for d—.”

From Los Angeles Times

Justine says the support the women offered each other has been "priceless".

From BBC

Related Words

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