Invaluable

/ɪnˈvæljəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Invaluable means something that is extremely useful or indispensable.
Her guidance was invaluable in helping me make the right decision.
Invaluable also refers to something that is so valuable that its worth cannot be measured.
The artifacts discovered at the site are invaluable to our understanding of history.
Invaluable can describe resources or contributions that are of great importance or value.
His experience as a mentor was invaluable to the new employees.

Etymology

Early 17th century, from in- 'not' + valuable.

Common Phrases and Expressions

invaluable experience:
Experience that is extremely useful or beneficial.
invaluable resource:
Resource that is crucial and cannot be substituted.

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Slang Meanings

Super valuable
That advice was super valuable for my startup.
Can't put a price on it
This friendship is something I can't put a price on.