PRICEY Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

pricey

adjective

ˈprī-sē

variants also pricy

Definition of pricey

as in expensive

commanding a large price a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing

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Recent Examples of pricey The growth in pricey equipment and plastic-free pods fits a broader pattern of consumers trading up on home coffee equipment since the pandemic, said Peter Giuliano, senior adviser for research at Specialty Coffee Association. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026 Upton suggested using Pis with less memory or older Pi models as alternatives to the pricey 16GB model. — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2026 Coach has had a strong foothold on the Lyst Index's top 20 Hottest Brands since the second quarter of 2024, an impressive feat, considering the rest of the list is composed of much pricier luxury brands like Chanel and Bottega Veneta. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 While less pricey than your typical celebrity sparklers, the trio of rings were just right for the minimalism-loving Breakfast at Tiffany’s star. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pricey

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The ensuing advertising battle for Davis' seat cost well over $50 million, according to the ad-tracking firm AdImpact, ranking among the most expensive House races nationally.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026
The Senate election was the most expensive non-presidential race on record in advertisement spending, according to AdImpact, which tracks ad buys.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of expensive

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Researchers in Germany are testing two processes to recover valuable metals from old magnets, including a method that uses ammonium chloride instead of conventional hydrochloric acid.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
An outright ban on the use of the technology would remove a valuable tool only because some departments have used it carelessly.

— Edward Longe, Washington Post, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

Sloppiness continues Penalties and costly mistakes continue to undermine Sumrall’s team.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
The attacks have disrupted electricity and water supplies, halted business activity and forced residents to rely on costly alternatives, driving up prices.

— Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of costly

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