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 earned what might be a priceless point.

From BBC

I didn’t think there was anything she could give or promise me that would be worth more than a hulking pile of gold, but I could see this was probably close, a priceless token.

From Literature

In some respects he is a flawed keeper, especially under crosses, but has that uncanny, priceless habit of making stunning match-winning saves that makes up for other failings.

From BBC

That’s priceless in a screwball murder movie in which everyone’s soul is for sale.

From Los Angeles Times

The Greek Communist KKE party, which called the trove "priceless" on Monday said it had tentatively identified at least two of the men in the photographs.

From Barron's

Related Words

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