priceless

/ˈpraɪsləs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈpraɪsləs/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈprīs-ləs/ (ame, mw)

priceless — adjective

  • pricelesspositive
  • more pricelesscomparative
  • most pricelesssuperlative

1. worth so much that the value cannot be calculated or replaced with money; extrem

1.形容詞B2
釋義

worth so much that the value cannot be calculated or replaced with money; extremely precious and irreplaceable

例句

The museum refused to sell the priceless Ming vase, keeping it for the public.

priceless Ming vase

Amara's grandmother gave her a priceless ring that had been passed down through four generations.

priceless ring that had been passed down

同義詞
  • invaluable

    more formal; used for abstract things like advice, support, or time

  • irreplaceable

    stresses that nothing similar can take its place

  • precious

    focuses on emotional attachment; also used for metals and stones

反義詞
  • worthless

    the direct opposite: having no value at all

  • cheap

    low in price or quality

文法句型

priceless + noun

be + priceless

用法筆記

Frequently used for objects, experiences, or relationships that are emotionally or historically irreplaceable, rather than simply expensive. A ten-million-dollar painting may be costly, but a family photograph is priceless for sentimental reasons.

常見錯誤

❌I bought a priceless watch at the night market for twenty dollars.
✅I bought an extremely cheap watch at the night market.
💡Priceless means too valuable to have a price, not inexpensive.
❌This diamond is priceless — it costs one million dollars.
✅This diamond is extremely valuable and costs one million dollars.
💡If an item has a known price tag, it is not priceless.

2. so funny or delightfully amusing that the moment is especially memorable and ent

2.形容詞B2
釋義

so funny or delightfully amusing that the moment is especially memorable and entertaining

例句

Lucia's impression of the strict teacher was priceless — everyone in class burst out laughing.

impression ... was priceless

The look on Tariq's face when he fell into the rose bushes was priceless.

look on his face was priceless

同義詞
  • hilarious

    very strong; the closest synonym in formality and meaning

  • side-splitting

    very informal and vivid; suggests uncontrollable laughter

  • hysterical

    informal; can also mean emotionally out of control, so use with care

反義詞
  • boring

    not entertaining at all

  • unfunny

    direct opposite; describes a failed attempt at humour

文法句型

something + be + priceless

find + something + priceless

用法筆記

Commonly used in informal conversation to describe a facial expression, impression, or performance that is unexpectedly and memorably funny. Not appropriate for formal writing.

常見錯誤

❌The joke was priceless, so I only smiled a little.
✅The joke was priceless
💡everyone laughed for five minutes.' — Priceless in this sense describes something extremely funny, not mildly amusing.
❌The professor gave a priceless lecture on economic theory.
✅The professor gave a fascinating lecture on economic theory.
💡Only use priceless for funny/entertaining moments, not for serious or academic content.