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Invaluable

Verb / ˌɪˈnvæljʌbʌl / Another word for invaluable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

extremely useful; indispensable

Synonyms & similar words

priceless priceless precious inestimable irreplaceable essential vital crucial important necessary needed required useful helpful beneficial advantageous profitable productive effectual efficacious potent

Synonyms by register

Formal

priceless beyond price inestimable

Informal

super useful really helpful a lifesaver

Literary

beyond all price more precious than gold

Antonyms

worthless cheap trivial unimportant insignificant valueless

Common collocations

  • invaluable asset
  • invaluable experience
  • invaluable advice
  • invaluable tool
  • invaluable resource
  • invaluable contribution
  • invaluable information

Word family

noun value
verb value
adjective valuable
adverb valiantly

Usage note

Often confused with 'valuable', 'invaluable' means something is so precious it cannot be valued or priced. It is not simply 'very valuable'.

Example sentences

  1. The doctor's experience was invaluable in saving the patient's life.
  2. The lessons I learned from my parents are invaluable to me.
  3. The information in this book is invaluable for anyone interested in history.

Quotes

  • Art is invaluable, unless you happen to be its owner. - Ted Gup
  • The best things in life are priceless and invaluable at the same time. - Harry Gordon Selfridge
  • Time is invaluable, yet it costs us nothing. You can do anything you want with it, but you can't own it. You can spend it, but you can't keep it. And once you've lost it, there's no getting it back. - Harvey Mackay

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