priceless

adjective

price·​less ˈprīs-ləs 

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

Synonyms

• inestimable
• invaluable

Example Sentences

a priceless piece of information

The look on his face was priceless.

Recent Examples on the Web

Little moments in which Italia registers her mishaps with the household’s ironing are priceless. —David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 May 2023

In 1978, an arson fire destroyed the priceless early aviation displays housed in the museum. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2023

Dissidents set a priceless example On February 1, an audience gathered at the Reagan Institute in Washington, D.C., to see a new documentary. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 16 Feb. 2023

And the ability to sit back and relax while the cleaning robot does its thing is priceless. —Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 13 May 2023

In reaction to these mishaps, Dubois’s long-suffering air and stony expression are priceless. —Celia Wren, Washington Post, 4 May 2023

But now business is back in full flow at this pioneering yet centuries-old market of mothers in remote northeastern India, every day a mesmeric mix of vibrant colors, sounds and smells – and the positive effects for the women are priceless. —Story, CNN, 23 Apr. 2023

In his debut novel, Slocum introduces readers to Ray McMillan, a rising star in the classical music world whose priceless family Stradivarius is stolen before one of the world’s biggest music competitions. —Donna Wares, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2023

The most priceless of them all is Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, which is supposedly on loan from the Louvre. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

priceless

adjective

price·​less ˈprī-sləs 

1

: too valuable to have a price : not to be bought at any price

2

: very funny or strange

a priceless remark