PRICEY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

pricey

adjective

ˈprī-sē

variants also pricy

Definition of pricey

as in expensive

commanding a large price a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing

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Recent Examples of pricey English cucumbers can be pricier than regular cucumbers, but prices vary by store. — Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 That is almost six times as much on the pricier, lower-volume machine. — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 And while Vuori is regularly pricey, there are so many good finds on sale right now. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Groceries and everyday shopping have also gotten pricier because of diesel, the fuel of choice for trucks and heavy farming equipment. — Tristan Bove, Fortune, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for pricey

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While China has buffered itself from the broader supply shocks, more expensive fuel and commodities could weigh on consumer sentiment and disrupt manufacturing.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Earlier this year, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg broke the county’s record for most expensive home sale with the purchase of an Indian Creek Village waterfront mansion for $170 million.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of expensive

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This auction at Sotheby’s set a record for most valuable fossil ever sold.

— Kristi Curry Rogers, Washington Post, 16 July 2026
Grand Slam events have updated commercial regulations to more clearly distinguish athletic equipment from luxury marketing placements, reflecting how valuable athlete visibility has become for fashion brands.

— Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

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