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

At the Nickelodeon Universe theme park inside the mall, budget-minded riders can skip pricey day passes and use the points pass system instead. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

In many cities with big marathons hotels sell out, dining gets tight and lodging and transportation can be pricey, but that’s not the case in winter in Las Vegas, which has more than enough airlift and hotel rooms to handle the turnout. — Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

With nearly 3,000 five-star ratings, this chic $22 crossbody bag earns high marks as a great alternative to the pricey Gucci Soho Disco Bag. — Kim Grundy, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

Amal also styled the gown with gold stilettos, adding on some pricey Cartier earrings. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pricey

• dicey
• icy
• spicy
• devisee
• theodicy