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

But as crowds have increased, necessitating pricey parking and shuttle reservations, many people are looking elsewhere in Northern California to get their redwoods fix. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

Thirsty international sports fans gathered for pictures outside different Erewhons, wandered their aisles smiling, and, of course, picked up pricey smoothies. — Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Amid a pricey market with valuations often detached from fundamentals, dividend investors are seeking value opportunities. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Due to its power level and high-end design, this laptop will likely be pricey. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pricey

• dicey
• icy
• spicy
• devisee
• theodicy