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

Venue food lines can be long and pricey, so bring your own snacks when the rules permit. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Summer sun can worsen pigmentation, which means a pricey laser session now can be undone in a matter of weeks. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026

Page Six reported that each box contained one pricey keepsake to commemorate the event. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

After several years of a lean and pricey housing market, real estate agents are starting to see more balance. — Diana Olick, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pricey

• dicey
• icy
• spicy
• devisee
• theodicy