pricey

adjective

pric·​ey ˈprī-sē 

variants or less commonly pricy

pricier; priciest

: expensive

Synonyms of pricey

• expensive
• valuable
• costly

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey.

a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing

Recent Examples on the Web

When pricey benefits face the chopping block Matt Veno knew cuts to the health plan had to be made. — Bob Herman, STAT, 18 Aug. 2026

Its coveted coastal views, proximity to the Bay Area’s tech economy and a formidable resistance to new development have created an extremely tight housing market in an already-pricey region. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

The 11 Pro Fold nabs $2,249 from your bank account, which is already pricey, but the Z Fold 8 requires an extra $250 for the same configuration. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 16 Aug. 2026

Charges have now been filed against a woman and two teens who investigators say were caught on camera stealing a pricey Hermes Birkin bag from a Miami-Dade store earlier this week. — Ted Scouten, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pricey

• dicey
• icy
• spicy
• devisee
• theodicy