Synonyms of pricey

pricey

adjective

ˈprī-sē 

variants also pricy

as in expensive

commanding a large price

a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expensive
• valuable
• costly
• premium
• precious
• extravagant
• high
• spendy
• luxurious
• high-end
• priceless
• dear
• high-ticket
• big-ticket
• steep
• prohibitive
• exorbitant
• unaffordable
• ultraexpensive
• unreasonable
• overpriced
• deluxe
• invaluable
• uneconomic
• inestimable
• sky-high
• sumptuous
• stiff

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inexpensive
• cheap
• reasonable
• moderate
• worthless
• valueless
• discounted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pricey

The growth in pricey equipment and plastic-free pods fits a broader pattern of consumers trading up on home coffee equipment since the pandemic, said Peter Giuliano, senior adviser for research at Specialty Coffee Association. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Upton suggested using Pis with less memory or older Pi models as alternatives to the pricey 16GB model. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026

Coach has had a strong foothold on the Lyst Index's top 20 Hottest Brands since the second quarter of 2024, an impressive feat, considering the rest of the list is composed of much pricier luxury brands like Chanel and Bottega Veneta. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

While less pricey than your typical celebrity sparklers, the trio of rings were just right for the minimalism-loving Breakfast at Tiffany’s star. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026