priceless
gb/pɹˈaɪsləs/ us/pɹˈaɪsləs/
B2
Anglais
felbecsülhetetlen, mindent visz, fergeteges, felbecsülhetetlen értékű
B2
1
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
Your help was priceless.
A segítséged felbecsülhetetlen volt.
These memories are priceless to me.
Ezek az emlékek felbecsülhetetlenek számomra.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think "priceless" means "free" (costing nothing). It means "so valuable you cannot give it a price."
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
worthless (Has no value or usefulness.)
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replaceable (Can be substituted easily.)
Thèmes
daily_life
|emotions
|relationships
|value
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
Your reaction was priceless.
A reakciód mindent vitt.
That video is priceless.
Az a videó mindent visz.
Erreur fréquente :
This meaning is usually about reactions or moments ("a priceless look"), not about the cost of something.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
unfunny (Not amusing.)
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forgettable (Not memorable or striking.)
Thèmes
humor
|communication
|emotions
|daily_life
Définition
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
Schéma d’usage :
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.
Exemples pédagogiques
The painting is priceless.
A festmény felbecsülhetetlen értékű.
They protect priceless artifacts.
Felbecsülhetetlen értékű műtárgyakat védenek.
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Sens
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
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
cheap (Low in price or value.)
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common (Not rare; easy to obtain.)
Thèmes
art
|business
|value
|shopping
Définition
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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
priceless
API
GB/pɹˈaɪsləs/
US/pɹˈaɪsləs/
Syllabes et accentuation
price - less (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (price)
Formes du mot
Adjective
- Base: priceless
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