Meaning & use

priceless

adjective·Academic

So valuable that its worth cannot be measured in money, or, informally, extremely funny or absurd.

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The museum proudly displayed a priceless collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts.

The look on his face when he saw the surprise party was priceless.

A note on using this word

Priceless can describe genuine, immense value, or be used informally and humorously to describe a memorable reaction or moment.

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