Priceless — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈprīs-ləs/ price·less

Meaning & Definition of Priceless

Priceless (adjective)

  1. having a value beyond any price, invaluable
  2. costly because of rarity or quality, precious
  3. having worth in terms of other than market value

Priceless (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a value beyond any ability to appraise or adequately appreciate

    "good advice is priceless"

    similar: inestimable, invaluable
    related: immeasurable, incalculable, costly, dear, expensive, high, precious, premium, pricey, superexpensive, valuable
    near: good-for-nothing, no-good, nothing, valueless, worthless

  2. commanding a large price

    "a dealer of priceless antiques"

    similar: big-ticket, costly, dear, expensive, extravagant, high, high-end, high-ticket, precious, premium, pricey, spendy (chiefly Northwest), ultraexpensive, valuable
    related: exorbitant, overpriced, prohibitive, sky-high, steep, stiff, unaffordable, uneconomic, unreasonable, inestimable, invaluable, deluxe, luxurious, sumptuous
    opposite: cheap, inexpensive
    near: moderate, reasonable, valueless, worthless, discounted

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Priceless

The most common words with a similar meaning to Priceless:

Chiefly Northwest: spendy
inestimable, invaluable, big-ticket, costly, dear, expensive, extravagant, high, high-end, high-ticket, precious, premium, pricey, ultraexpensive, valuable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Priceless

Words with the opposite meaning of Priceless:

cheap, inexpensive

Related Words for Priceless

immeasurable, incalculable, superexpensive, exorbitant, overpriced, prohibitive, sky-high, steep, stiff, unaffordable, uneconomic, unreasonable, deluxe, luxurious, sumptuous

Near Antonyms of Priceless

good-for-nothing, no-good, nothing, valueless, worthless, moderate, reasonable, discounted

Word Forms of Priceless

Derived words: pricelessly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Priceless

First known use: 1594

Frequently Asked Questions about Priceless

What does "Priceless" mean?

"Priceless" means having a value beyond any price, invaluable. As an adjective, it is defined as: having a value beyond any price, invaluable. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Priceless"?

Other words for "Priceless" include inestimable, invaluable, big-ticket, costly, dear, expensive, extravagant and high. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Priceless" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Priceless"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Priceless". Common alternatives include inestimable, invaluable, big-ticket, costly, dear, expensive, extravagant, high, high-end and high-ticket.

What is the opposite of "Priceless"?

Antonyms of "Priceless" include cheap and inexpensive. Near antonyms include good-for-nothing, no-good, nothing and valueless.

How do you use "Priceless" in a sentence?

Examples of "Priceless" in a sentence: "good advice is priceless"; "a dealer of priceless antiques".

Is "Priceless" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Priceless" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Priceless"?

"Priceless" is pronounced /ˈprīs-ləs/ and divided into syllables as price·less.

What is the origin of the word "Priceless"?

First known use: 1594.