If you describe something as invaluable, you mean that it is extremely useful.
I was able to gain invaluable experience over that year.
The research should prove invaluable in the study of linguistics. [+ in]
Their advice was invaluable to me at that stage of my work.
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Synonyms: precious, valuable, priceless, costly More Synonyms of invaluable
invaluable in British English
(ɪnˈvæljʊəbəl)
adjective
having great value that is impossible to calculate; priceless
Derived forms
invaluableness (inˈvaluableness)
noun
invaluably (inˈvaluably)
adverb
invaluable in American English
(ɪnˈvæljuəbəl)
adjective
extremely valuable; having value too great to measure; priceless
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈcostly
Derived forms
invaluableness (inˈvaluableness)
noun
invaluably (inˈvaluably)
adverb
Examples of 'invaluable' in a sentence
invaluable
This has proved invaluable in the years since then.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This experience proved invaluable for the second half of his career.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Life experience is invaluable and you need the range you would normally get in a blood family.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
His knowledge and advice would be invaluable.
The Sun (2016)
As a resource, this book will prove invaluable.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Their advice was invaluable and so was their money.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They are earning their benefits and getting invaluable work experience too.
The Sun (2012)
But there is something invaluable about meeting people face to face.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This offers a potentially invaluable experience for those holding shadow portfolios or with an eye on them.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Both languages were to prove invaluable to him.
Rodney Bolt HISTORY PLAY: The Lives and After-life of Christopher Marlowe (2004)
It combines invaluable advice on how you can plan for a secure future.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Their work was invaluable in keeping various freedom fighting groups fed and clothed.
The Sun (2009)
The whole experience was invaluable to my entire ministry.
Christianity Today (2000)
His advice has been invaluable and he is always on hand with ideas and suggestions.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Going straight from a shuttle run into a scrum is serious hard work but is invaluable.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
She acquired invaluable practical experience as both pianist and manager of the group.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He was always there for me as a youngster and gave me invaluable advice and support.
The Sun (2008)
Getting some experience on real working projects is invaluable too.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was an invaluable experience for a junior trainee.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
His movement was very good and his experience is invaluable.
The Sun (2011)
For medical students it is also invaluable work experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It combines invaluable advice on how you can plan for a secure future with suggestionsfor creative and fulfilling activities.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Soap was something that was invaluable.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Your help has already proved invaluable.
The Sun (2013)
There was also a deck mop, which proved invaluable.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But during the crises, local radio proved invaluable in three key respects.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The lessons you learn from sketching these effects may be invaluable for open-air work.
Robertson, Bruce Learn to Draw Countryside (1996)
Women in lab coats, dispensing invaluable advice.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In 1979 he led invaluable work on the definition of brain death.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He also has great mentoring skills, which will prove invaluable in his work with senior and academy players.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
invaluable
British English: invaluable ADJECTIVE
If you describe something as invaluable, you mean that it is extremely useful.
I was able to gain invaluable experience over that year.
American English: invaluable
Brazilian Portuguese: inestimável
Chinese: 非常宝贵的
European Spanish: inestimable
French: inestimable
German: unschätzbar
Italian: inestimabile
Japanese: 非常に貴重な
Korean: 매우 귀중한
European Portuguese: inestimável
Latin American Spanish: inestimable
Chinese translation of 'invaluable'
invaluable
(ɪnˈvæljuəbl)
adj
[experience, advice]无(無)价(價)的 (wújià de)
特别注意，请勿将单词 invaluable， priceless 和 worthless 混淆。某事物 invaluable，表示该事物非常有价值。 Their advice to me was invaluable at that stage of my work.priceless 表示事物非常珍贵，是无价之宝。 ... priceless masterpieces by Van Gogh ... 与之相反 worthless 表示某事物没有什么价值。 I'm afraid your shares are now worthless.
(adjective)
Definition
having great value that is impossible to calculate
Their advice was invaluable to me at that stage of my work.
Synonyms
precious
jewellery and precious objects belonging to her mother
valuable
valuable old books
priceless
priceless works of art
costly
the exceptionally beautiful and costly cloths made in northern Italy
inestimable
Human life is of inestimable value.
beyond price
a treasure that was beyond price
worth your or its weight in gold
Opposites
cheap
,
worthless
,
valueless
,
rubbishy
Additional synonyms
in the sense of beyond price
a treasure that was beyond price
Synonyms
priceless,
treasured,
precious,
invaluable,
inestimable,
without price,
of incalculable value
in the sense of costly
the exceptionally beautiful and costly cloths made in northern Italy