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priceless

gb/pɹˈaɪsləs/ us/pɹˈaɪsləs/
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adjective B2 property
1

too valuable to measure

very valuable or very important; you cannot pay enough money for it

Gebruikspatroon: priceless [thing]; [thing] is priceless; priceless to [someone]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes think "priceless" means "free" (costing nothing). It means "so valuable you cannot give it a price."
Synoniemen
invaluable (Emphasizes usefulness or importance, not just monetary value.) | irreplaceable (Stresses that it cannot be replaced if lost.) | precious (Often highlights emotional or sentimental value.)
Antoniemen
worthless (Has no value or usefulness.) | replaceable (Can be substituted easily.)
Woordcombinaties
priceless advice |priceless information |priceless support |a priceless gift |priceless memories |priceless experience |priceless insight |priceless time |priceless friendship |priceless lesson
Thema's
daily_life |emotions |relationships |value
Voorbeelden
  • Her guidance during my first year at work was priceless.
  • The photos are priceless because they’re the only ones we have of my grandparents.
  • In an emergency, having a neighbor you can call is priceless.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • Your help was priceless.
  • These memories are priceless to me.
adjective informal B2 property
2

extremely funny or delightful

very funny or charming to watch

Gebruikspatroon: priceless [reaction/look/comment/moment]; [someone]'s [reaction] was priceless
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning is usually about reactions or moments ("a priceless look"), not about the cost of something.
Synoniemen
hilarious (Focuses more strongly on laughing.) | classic (Often used for a funny moment people will remember or repeat.) | adorable (More about charm or sweetness than humor.)
Antoniemen
unfunny (Not amusing.) | forgettable (Not memorable or striking.)
Woordcombinaties
priceless look |priceless expression |priceless reaction |a priceless moment |priceless story |priceless comment |priceless photo |priceless scene |priceless clip |absolutely priceless
Thema's
humor |communication |emotions |daily_life
Voorbeelden
  • His face when he realized it was a surprise party was priceless.
  • The kids’ questions at the museum were absolutely priceless.
  • Her response to the rumor was priceless—she didn’t even try to hide her shock.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • Your reaction was priceless.
  • That video is priceless.
adjective C1 property
3

too rare to price

so valuable and rare that you cannot put a price on it

Gebruikspatroon: priceless [artifact/work/collection]; a priceless piece of [art/jewelry]
Veelgemaakte fout:
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.
Synoniemen
beyond price (More formal; highlights that no money amount is enough.) | of inestimable value (Formal; stresses that the value cannot be calculated.) | priceless (Standard term; can imply rarity, cultural importance, or uniqueness.)
Antoniemen
cheap (Low in price or value.) | common (Not rare; easy to obtain.)
Woordcombinaties
priceless artifact |priceless painting |priceless sculpture |priceless antique |priceless collection |priceless jewel |priceless manuscript |priceless heirloom |priceless treasure |a priceless work of art
Thema's
art |business |value |shopping
Voorbeelden
  • The museum keeps the priceless manuscript in a climate-controlled vault.
  • The fire destroyed several priceless works of art.
  • She inherited a priceless ring that had been in the family for generations.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
  • The painting is priceless.
  • They protect priceless artifacts.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
priceless
IPA
GB/pɹˈaɪsləs/
US/pɹˈaɪsləs/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
price - less (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (price)
Woordvormen
Adjective
  • Base: priceless
Woordfamilie
Core family
price noun A1
Related words
pricing noun pricey adjective overpriced adjective
Negative and opposite forms
worthless adjective B2
Advanced or less common
pricelessness noun
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