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

His home in Lahore, now in Pakistan, along with its priceless artefacts, was lost forever.

From BBC

But a third consecutive poor finish combined with the arrival of a new university president could mean that if the Trojans don’t make substantial improvements next season, removing him becomes priceless.

From Los Angeles Times

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

Related Words

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