priceless
gb/pɹˈaɪsləs/ us/pɹˈaɪsləs/
B2
English
felbecsülhetetlen, mindent visz, fergeteges, felbecsülhetetlen értékű
B2
1
Usage pattern:
priceless [thing]; [thing] is priceless; priceless to [someone]
Her guidance during my first year at work was priceless.
Az első munkahelyi évemben adott útmutatása felbecsülhetetlen volt.
The photos are priceless because they’re the only ones we have of my grandparents.
Ezek a fényképek felbecsülhetetlenek, mert csak ezek maradtak a nagyszüleimről.
In an emergency, having a neighbor you can call is priceless.
Learner examples
Your help was priceless.
A segítséged felbecsülhetetlen volt.
These memories are priceless to me.
Ezek az emlékek felbecsülhetetlenek számomra.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes think "priceless" means "free" (costing nothing). It means "so valuable you cannot give it a price."
Meaning
too valuable to measure
Collocations
priceless advice
|priceless information
|priceless support
|a priceless gift
|priceless memories
|priceless experience
|priceless insight
|priceless time
|priceless friendship
|priceless lesson
Synonyms
invaluable (Emphasizes usefulness or importance, not just monetary value.)
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irreplaceable (Stresses that it cannot be replaced if lost.)
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precious (Often highlights emotional or sentimental value.)
Antonyms
worthless (Has no value or usefulness.)
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replaceable (Can be substituted easily.)
Themes
daily_life
|emotions
|relationships
|value
Definition
very valuable or very important; you cannot pay enough money for it
Extremely valuable, important, or useful, especially in a way that cannot be measured in money.
B2
INFORMAL
2
mindent visz
B2
fergeteges
B2
Usage pattern:
priceless [reaction/look/comment/moment]; [someone]'s [reaction] was priceless
His face when he realized it was a surprise party was priceless.
Amikor rájött, hogy meglepetésparti van, az arca mindent vitt.
The kids’ questions at the museum were absolutely priceless.
A gyerekek kérdései a múzeumban egyszerűen mindent vittek.
Her response to the rumor was priceless—she didn’t even try to hide her shock.
Learner examples
Your reaction was priceless.
A reakciód mindent vitt.
That video is priceless.
Az a videó mindent visz.
Common mistake:
This meaning is usually about reactions or moments ("a priceless look"), not about the cost of something.
Meaning
extremely funny or delightful
Collocations
priceless look
|priceless expression
|priceless reaction
|a priceless moment
|priceless story
|priceless comment
|priceless photo
|priceless scene
|priceless clip
|absolutely priceless
Synonyms
hilarious (Focuses more strongly on laughing.)
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classic (Often used for a funny moment people will remember or repeat.)
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adorable (More about charm or sweetness than humor.)
Antonyms
unfunny (Not amusing.)
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forgettable (Not memorable or striking.)
Themes
humor
|communication
|emotions
|daily_life
Definition
very funny or charming to watch
Extremely funny, surprising, or charming in a memorable way, especially when describing someone’s reaction, comment, or expression.
C1
3
Usage pattern:
priceless [artifact/work/collection]; a priceless piece of [art/jewelry]
The museum keeps the priceless manuscript in a climate-controlled vault.
A múzeum a felbecsülhetetlen értékű kéziratot klímaszabályozott trezorban őrzi.
The fire destroyed several priceless works of art.
A tűz több felbecsülhetetlen értékű műalkotást is elpusztított.
She inherited a priceless ring that had been in the family for generations.
Learner examples
The painting is priceless.
A festmény felbecsülhetetlen értékű.
They protect priceless artifacts.
Felbecsülhetetlen értékű műtárgyakat védenek.
Common mistake:
In this sense, it suggests unique high value; it does not mean the item is not for sale in every situation, only that its value is exceptional.
Meaning
too rare to price
Collocations
priceless artifact
|priceless painting
|priceless sculpture
|priceless antique
|priceless collection
|priceless jewel
|priceless manuscript
|priceless heirloom
|priceless treasure
|a priceless work of art
Synonyms
beyond price (More formal; highlights that no money amount is enough.)
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of inestimable value (Formal; stresses that the value cannot be calculated.)
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priceless (Standard term; can imply rarity, cultural importance, or uniqueness.)
Antonyms
cheap (Low in price or value.)
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common (Not rare; easy to obtain.)
Themes
art
|business
|value
|shopping
Definition
so valuable and rare that you cannot put a price on it
So rare or valuable that it is difficult or inappropriate to give it a specific price, especially for artworks, antiques, or unique objects.
Grammar
Dictionary form
priceless
IPA
GB/pɹˈaɪsləs/
US/pɹˈaɪsləs/
Syllables & stress
price - less (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (price)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: priceless
Word family
Expressions
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