ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Pricey

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈpɹaɪsi/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Pricey is an adjective meaning (informal) Expensive, dear.

Meaning

(informal) Expensive, dear.

Example Sentences

The three priciest areas in the country sit along a coast or near beaches.
But suppose that Britain grasps electricity produced from sources that don't involve burning pricey gas, and thus produces it more cheaply.
Yellowstone itself remains the biggest headache, with noncamping accommodations limited to a handful of pricey lodges or cookie-cutter cabins.
In 2022, organics accounted for 15 percent of all fruit and vegetable sales in the United States despite being far pricier than conventional produce.

Word Forms

Synonyms for pricey

Depending on context, synonyms include costly, spendy, steep, big-ticket, chargeful, costful.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dear, pricy, costly, expensive, precious, cherished.

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