pricey (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpraɪsi/

Definition

Expensive or costing more than is considered reasonable.

Examples

• The hotel was quite pricey, but the view of the ocean made it worth every penny.

• I wanted to buy the designer jacket, but it was a bit too pricey for my current budget.

• Finding a decent apartment in the city center has become increasingly pricey over the last few years.

How to Use pricey

a bit pricey (collocation)

slightly expensive — "The wine list was a bit pricey, so we stuck to the house red."

too pricey (collocation)

more expensive than one wants to pay — "That car is way too pricey for a first-time buyer."

Synonyms of pricey

Words with a similar meaning to pricey:

• dear
• costly
• expensive
• overpriced
• exorbitant

Antonyms of pricey

Words with the opposite meaning to pricey:

• cheap
• affordable

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