priceless

/ˈpɹaɪslɪs/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

So precious as not to be obtainable or sold at any price.

Adjective

Examples

For he the night before in Tarquins Tent, / Vnlockt the treaſure of his happie ſtate: / VVhat priſeleſſe vvealth the heauens had him lent, / In the poſſeſſion of his beauteous mate.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Held in high regard; treasured.

Adjective

Examples

I do not hope that any love and duty I may render in return, will ever make me worthy of your priceless confidence; […]

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “priceless” mean?

So precious as not to be obtainable or sold at any price.

Is “priceless” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.