Definition

In a way that is so valuable that it cannot be measured in terms of money.

Example

The memories of our time together are pricelessly cherished in my heart.

Conversation

Did you see the look on her face when she got the award?

It was pricelessly joyful, wasn’t it?

Absolutely! Moments like that are what make everything worthwhile.

I agree, they're pricelessly special.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pricelessly → It is formed from "priceless" (from "price" (from Old French *pris*, meaning value or worth) and the suffix "-less" (meaning without)) and the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "pricelessly" means in a manner that is without price or value, indicating something of immeasurable worth.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'without price' ('-less') and how it is valued 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'pricelessly' describes something that cannot be measured by money.

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