priceless

adjective

price·​less ˈprīs-ləs How to pronounce priceless (audio)
1
a
: having a value beyond any price : invaluable
b
: costly because of rarity or quality : precious
2
: having worth in terms of other than market value
3
: delightfully amusing, odd, or absurd
pricelessly adverb

Examples of priceless in a Sentence

a priceless piece of information The look on his face was priceless.
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Amidst the reunions between participants, new friendships forged, and priceless knowledge gained was an air of compassion, self-acceptance, and mutual support. Akili King, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024 These building blocks allow young people to acquire knowledge that is profitable, relationships that are priceless, and a vocation that elevates their self-worth. Bruno V. Manno, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The price of legs to walk on earth is priceless to Ursula. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 Much like the artwork that hangs on the walls of the Museum of Modern Art, the laughter, sentiments, and well-wishes shared there last night were priceless. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for priceless 

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of priceless was in 1594

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“Priceless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/priceless. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

priceless

adjective
price·​less ˈprī-sləs How to pronounce priceless (audio)
1
: too valuable to have a price : not to be bought at any price
2
: very funny or strange
a priceless remark

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