priceless
PRYS-lihs
Priceless (adj) means So valuable that no price could be put on it. Example: “The museum houses several priceless works of art.”
adj
1
So valuable that no price could be put on it.
"The museum houses several priceless works of art."
"Her advice during that difficult time was priceless."
2
Extremely funny or absurd.
"The look on his face when he realised his mistake was priceless."
How to use priceless
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither too valuable to put a price on, or hilariously funny.
Common pairings
absolutely priceless
a priceless moment
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more priceless
- Superlative
- most priceless
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Etymology
From price + -less ("lacking, without").
Synonyms
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irreplaceable
inestimable
valuable beyond measure
invaluable
precious
unpriced
unvaluable
without price
worth one's weight in gold
Antonyms
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Rhymes for priceless
useless
ageless
wireless
hopeless
homeless
tireless
careless
lifeless
baseless
clueless
timeless
loveless
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Frequently asked questions
What does “priceless” mean?
The word “priceless” means so valuable that no price could be put on it. In plain terms, either too valuable to put a price on, or hilariously funny.
How do you pronounce “priceless”?
“Priceless” is pronounced PRYS-lihs (/ˈpɹaɪslɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “priceless” in a sentence?
Here is “priceless” used in a sentence: “The museum houses several priceless works of art.”
What is another word for “priceless”?
Words with a similar meaning to “priceless” include invaluable, precious, unpriced, unvaluable, without price and worth one's weight in gold.
What is the opposite of “priceless”?
The opposite of “priceless” — its antonyms — are cheap and worthless.
What part of speech is “priceless”?
“Priceless” is an adjective.
Is “priceless” a common word?
“Priceless” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “priceless” have?
“Priceless” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: so valuable that no price could be put on it.
What is the difference between priceless and expensive?
Expensive describes something that costs a lot of money, while priceless describes something so valuable that it cannot be given a price at all, such as a unique work of art or an irreplaceable memory. Something priceless is beyond monetary measurement, not merely costly.
Can priceless be used to describe something funny?
Yes. In informal speech, priceless is often used to describe something extremely funny or absurd, as in his reaction was priceless. This casual sense is distinct from the literal meaning of being too valuable to price.
Is calling something priceless a compliment?
Generally yes, when applied to objects, relationships, or experiences, priceless conveys that something is uniquely valuable or irreplaceable. When applied to a reaction or moment, it praises how memorably funny or striking it was.
