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

Sanabria is not sold on the city’s pricey plans to build a new garage, known as the Mobility Hub, a pet project of Lago and Iglesias, and worries businesses will be hurt during the construction process. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Some donors came away questioning spending decisions, particularly on pricey consultants and lavish events. — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Her friends use Gemini to comparison shop for pricey items such as washing machines. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

The products are pricey but powerful and could appeal to users interested in running AI agents at home. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pricey

• dicey
• icy
• spicy
• devisee
• theodicy