variants
or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest
Examples of pricey in a Sentence
The car is a little pricey.
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Experts say affordable shampoos and conditioners found in grocery stores and pharmacies can do the job as well as the pricey versions with tempting messaging and testimonials on social media.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Price varies; some versions are rather affordable, while more artisanal selections can get pretty pricey.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
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Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 26 Feb. 2026
But is a pricey vibrating skin brush really the key to healthy, glowing skin?
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Experts say affordable shampoos and conditioners found in grocery stores and pharmacies can do the job as well as the pricey versions with tempting messaging and testimonials on social media.
—ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Price varies; some versions are rather affordable, while more artisanal selections can get pretty pricey.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pricey
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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