Antonyms for invaluable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-val-yoo-uh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈvæl yu ə bəl


Definition of invaluable

Origin :
  • 1570s, "above value," from in- (1) "not" + value (v.) "estimate the worth of" + -able. It also has been used in a sense "without value, worthless" (1630s).
  • adj priceless
Example sentences :
  • In such a position the presence of Colonel O'Bryen was invaluable.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • This invaluable trait she owed largely to her grandfather's wooden leg.
  • Extract from : « Hetty's Strange History » by Anonymous
  • After the regiment entered the field, his services were invaluable.
  • Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
  • How invaluable must the opinion of such a person be to her on her great work!
  • Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli
  • The relief which Russia thus gave her Allies was invaluable.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
  • Johnson was an invaluable man; he was familiar with high latitudes.
  • Extract from : « The Voyages and Adventures of Captain Hatteras » by Jules Verne
  • The vegetables are grown by the invaluable Chinese, on some of the islands opposite.
  • Extract from : « The Last Voyage » by Lady (Annie Allnutt) Brassey
  • As a means of ready reference he would be invaluable in the House of Commons.
  • Extract from : « Ireland as It Is » by Robert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
  • The wounded prince, an invaluable prize, was taken prisoner.
  • Extract from : « Henry IV, Makers of History » by John S. C. Abbott
  • His services, and those of the steadfast band who supported him, were invaluable.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French

Synonyms for invaluable

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