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View usage for: (praɪsləs) 1. adjectiveIf you say that something is priceless, you are emphasizing that it is worth a very large amount of money. [emphasis] They are priceless, unique and irreplaceable. ...the priceless treasures of the Royal Collection. 2. adjectiveIf you say that something is priceless, you approve of it because it is extremely useful. [approval] They are a priceless record of a brief period in British history. The influence of someone like George Clooney will be priceless. More Synonyms of priceless priceless in British English (ˈpraɪslɪs) adjective1. of inestimable worth; beyond valuation; invaluable 2. informal extremely amusing or ridiculous Derived forms pricelessly (ˈpricelessly) adverb pricelessness (ˈpricelessness) noun priceless in American English (ˈpraɪslɪs) adjective1. of inestimable value; beyond price 2. Informal very amusing or absurd Examples of 'priceless' in a sentencepriceless He was convinced it was two priceless points dropped.The wisdom and flair of older people are priceless assets.His innings was a sketch rather than the full, glorious and priceless oil painting.He is a superstar with a priceless ability to make people feel comfortable around him.The transfer of control to the patient also provides the priceless gift of independence.His two goals delivered three priceless points.One for the jumble sale or a priceless treasure?She cried and attempted to punch many of the priceless paintings in the room.You have a gift for seeing the whole picture that makes you a priceless asset at work.He has the priceless ability to produce more than is expected.But through sheer hard work and desire they gained a priceless three points.But are these priceless treasures or bits of eccentric tat?But he becomes the chief suspect in a murder case after being given a priceless painting.Darling has the priceless ability to make good and bad news all sound the same.This priceless asset is being squandered in many of our primary schools.But he possesses the priceless ability to know when he has gone over the top and to laugh at himself.Priceless collections of art were lost.He has a priceless comedic gift.Tanks were sent to surround the blazing headquarters of the ruling party and protect the priceless treasures of the nearby national museum.This week the British people learned something priceless.But apart from this priceless collection of art, the dining room was completely empty.But why not think about buying something priceless, like time?We've picked up a priceless point.It also insured a museum in Holland that lost a priceless painting.A governess asks him to find out who has been sending her priceless gifts.Where does one store one's priceless art collection when the cost of insurance is going through the roof? In other languagespriceless British English: priceless ADJECTIVE If you say that something is priceless, you are emphasizing that it is worth a very large amount of money. They are priceless, unique and irreplaceable. - American English: priceless
- Brazilian Portuguese: inestimável
- Chinese: 无价的
- European Spanish: inestimable
- French: inestimable
- German: unschätzbar
- Italian: inestimabile
- Japanese: 非常に高価な
- Korean: 대단히 값진
- European Portuguese: inestimável
- Latin American Spanish: de valor inestimable
Chinese translation of 'priceless' adj - [diamond, painting]
无(無)价(價)的 (wújià de) - (= very useful) [experience, skill, assistance]
宝(寶)贵(貴)的 (bǎoguì de) - (inf, = amusing) [person, comment]
很有趣的 (hěn yǒuqù de)
see usage note invaluable Definition extremely valuable priceless works of art Synonyms treasured cherished incomparable incalculable worth a king's ransom worth your or its weight in gold Opposites common , cheap , inexpensive , worthless , cheapo (informal) Definition extremely amusing (informal) The look on his face was priceless. Synonyms killing (informal) riotous rib-tickling Additional synonymsDefinition obviously senseless or illogical They go to absurd lengths just to avoid paying a few pounds. Synonyms ridiculous, crazy (informal), silly, incredible, outrageous, foolish, unbelievable, daft (informal), hilarious, ludicrous, meaningless, unreasonable, irrational, senseless, preposterous, laughable, funny, stupid, farcical, illogical, incongruous, comical, zany, idiotic, nonsensical, inane, dumb-ass (slang), cockamamie (slang, US) He had a great sense of humour and could be very amusing. Synonyms funny, humorous, gratifying, laughable, farcical, comical, droll, interesting, pleasing, charming, cheering, entertaining, comic, pleasant, lively, diverting, delightful, enjoyable, cheerful, witty, merry, gladdening, facetious, jocular, rib-tickling, waggisha treasure that was beyond price Synonyms priceless, treasured, precious, invaluable, inestimable, without price, of incalculable value - prey
- prey on something or someone
- price
- priceless
- pricey
- prick
- prick up
Additional synonymsDefinition humorous The novel is both comic and tragic. Synonyms funny, amusing, witty, humorous, farcical, comical, light, joking, droll, facetious, jocular, waggish, richDefinition expensive Having curtains professionally made can be costly. Synonyms expensive, dear, stiff, excessive, steep (informal), highly-priced, exorbitant, extortionateDefinition charging high prices Don't buy that one – it's too dear. Synonyms expensive, costly, high-priced, excessive, pricey (informal), at a premium, overpriced, exorbitantDefinition quaintly amusing The band have a droll sense of humour. Synonyms amusing, odd, funny, entertaining, comic, ridiculous, diverting, eccentric, ludicrous, humorous, quaint, off-the-wall (slang), laughable, farcical, whimsical, comical, oddball (informal), risible, jocular, clownish, waggishDefinition costing a great deal of money He has a lot of expensive recording equipment. Synonyms costly, high-priced, lavish, extravagant, rich, dear, stiff, excessive, steep (informal), pricey, overpriced, exorbitantDefinition causing amusement or laughter I'll tell you a funny story. Synonyms humorous, amusing, comical, entertaining, killing (informal), rich, comic, silly, ridiculous, diverting, absurd, jolly, witty, hilarious, ludicrous, laughable, farcical, slapstick, riotous, droll, risible (formal), facetious, jocular, side-splitting, waggish, jocose (old-fashioned) Definition too great to be calculated Human life is of inestimable value. Synonyms incalculable, invaluable, priceless, precious, prodigious, immeasurable, beyond priceDefinition having great value that is impossible to calculate Their advice was invaluable to me at that stage of my work. Synonyms precious, valuable, priceless, costly, inestimable, beyond price, worth your or its weight in gold Definition impossible to replace a rare and irreplaceable jewel Synonyms indispensable, unique, invaluable, pricelessDefinition extremely funny Synonyms hilarious, amusing, absurd, ludicrous, comical, uproariousAdditional synonymsDefinition very costly or valuable jewellery and precious objects belonging to her mother Synonyms valuable, expensive, rare, fine, choice, prized, dear, costly, high-priced, exquisite, invaluable, priceless, recherché, inestimablehis most prized possession Synonyms treasured, valued, precious, beloved, cherished, much loved Definition uncommon or unusual She collects rare plants. Synonyms priceless, special, unusual, out of the ordinary, rich, precious, invaluableThis is a Baroque church with a rich interior. Synonyms costly, fine, expensive, valuable, superb, elegant, precious, elaborate, splendid, gorgeous, lavish, exquisite, sumptuous, priceless, palatial, beyond price Definition worthy of or causing ridicule It was an absolutely ridiculous decision. Synonyms laughable, stupid, incredible, silly, outrageous, absurd, foolish, unbelievable, hilarious, ludicrous, preposterous, farcical, comical, zany, nonsensical, derisory, inane, risible (formal), contemptible, cockamamie (slang, US) Definition causing a great deal of laughter a side-splitting joke Synonyms hilarious, hysterical (informal), uproarious, farcical, rollicking |