priceless

adjective

price·​less ˈprīs-ləs How to pronounce priceless (audio)
Synonyms of pricelessnext
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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Or find your own 'priceless views' along the region's most iconic scenic drives. Joie Probst, Midwest Living, 25 Jan. 2026 While the sentimental value of her china is priceless and can never be matched, there are still plenty of legacy brands to shop gorgeous china sets from that maintain the premium quality of her original pieces in new patterns and upgraded designs. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2026 Being able to ask questions and talk candidly with someone who understands finances and who has regular office hours down the street has been priceless. Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026 The confused side-eye from Doncic was priceless. Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for priceless

Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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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 30 Jan. 2026.

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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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