Priceless
ˈpraɪsləs
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving a value that is too great to be measured; invaluable.
ˈpraɪsləs
Of such value or quality that it is impossible to set a price; invaluable.
The Mona Lisa is a priceless work of art.
💡 Simply: Imagine you have a super cool, really important item—like your favorite toy or a drawing from your best friend. If it means so much to you that you wouldn't trade it for anything, it's priceless! It's so special and valuable that you can't put a price on it.
👶 For kids: So valuable that it can't be bought with money!
More Examples
The knowledge gained from experience is often priceless.
Her grandmother's antique jewelry was considered priceless.
How It's Used
"A priceless artifact from the ancient civilization was found."
"The museum holds a priceless collection of paintings."
"The memories of the trip are priceless."
Causing great amusement or laughter; extremely funny or ridiculous.
ˈpraɪsləs
Extremely amusing or funny.
Her priceless expression when she realized she'd forgotten her keys made us all laugh.
💡 Simply: When something is super, super funny, like a hilarious joke or a silly situation, we say it's priceless! It makes you laugh so much that it’s more valuable than any price tag.
👶 For kids: Super duper funny!
More Examples
The children’s antics were simply priceless.
The video of the cat falling off the table was absolutely priceless.
How It's Used
"His reaction to the joke was priceless!"
"The comedian delivered a priceless performance."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
priceless moment
A moment that is so special and enjoyable that it cannot be replaced or forgotten.
"The birth of her first child was a priceless moment she would always treasure."
priceless artifact
An object of great historical or cultural significance, whose value is beyond price.
"The museum displayed a priceless artifact from the ancient dynasty."
From "price" + "-less", indicating something of such value that it cannot be assigned a monetary price, or is above all price.
The word 'priceless' has been used since the 17th century to describe something of inestimable value. It was often associated with treasures, experiences, and qualities that transcend monetary worth.
Memory tip
Imagine a treasure that’s so valuable, no amount of money could buy it. That’s priceless.
Word Origin
"The monetary value of a thing."