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

"Find out from your friends and relatives what they would pay for from you. That's a fantastic way to scope out which of your skills and expertise is monetizable with a built-in market," said Taylor Price, a Gen Z personal finance expert and founder of Priceless Tay.

From Salon

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

“A good parking spot is priceless.”

From Los Angeles Times

In no way is that a criticism, though, as the Glasgow side did what they had to do to get a priceless point by turning the dial down on their usual relentless forward play - and the numbers back that up.

From BBC

Related Words

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