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

Senate negotiations are expected to resume this month though, so the pricey fight isn’t over yet for the NPPC. — Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

Because the tickets are quite pricey for the week-long event. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026

The country's signature sights, such as the Tsingy stone forest and the baobab trees require a (pricey) helicopter safari—so do leave room in your holiday budget for that. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

But many congressional lawmakers are skipping the convention to campaign in their districts, and many grassroots supporters claim the event is too pricey to justify attending. — James A. Downs, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pricey

• dicey
• icy
• spicy
• devisee
• theodicy