Priceless

/ˈpraɪsləs/ adjective

Definition

Having value beyond monetary measure; extremely valuable or precious; also used humorously to mean amusing.

Etymology

From 'price' (Old French 'pris') plus suffix '-less' meaning without. Paradoxically means both 'without price because worthless' and 'without price because too valuable', with context determining meaning.

Kelly Says

The word 'priceless' creates a fascinating paradox - technically meaning 'without price,' it has evolved to mean 'invaluable.' This semantic shift shows how language can flip meaning entirely while keeping the same form.

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