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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Maybe pecans are pricey this year but walnuts aren’t, or short ribs are marked down while tenderloin costs double.
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Plus, Quince’s trees are up to $1,350 cheaper than the pricey name brand.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
When in doubt, cozy gifts are also a no-brainer option, from Olivia von Halle’s silky-and-sophisticated pajamas to the pricey yet worth-it Matteo Robe from Matouk.
—Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
And unlike generators that must be constantly refueled with pricey petroleum, the fuel for the solar systems is free.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2025
Plus, Quince’s trees are up to $1,350 cheaper than the pricey name brand.
—Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
When in doubt, cozy gifts are also a no-brainer option, from Olivia von Halle’s silky-and-sophisticated pajamas to the pricey yet worth-it Matteo Robe from Matouk.
—Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
And unlike generators that must be constantly refueled with pricey petroleum, the fuel for the solar systems is free.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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 13 Nov. 2025.
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