PRICY 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 legislation focused on care in hospital emergency rooms and pricey air ambulance rides. — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Apple already raised prices across several major product lines in June, while the new Mac mini and Mac Studio are pricier than their predecessors. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 Foldable phones are generally pricier than standard smartphones, with Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 starting at nearly $2,000. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Large planters can be pricey and tough to move, while also needing lots of fill material. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pricey

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According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
These Mocoly hiking pants have a slightly sportier look about them without the expensive price tag.

— Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

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Supporters say shifting unproductive cropland to clean energy will help California meet its 100% renewable power goal, while farm groups warn of losing valuable agricultural land.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
An optional trundle addition can double its capacity without taking up more valuable square footage.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

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During Parcells’ reign over the Dolphins, players who made a costly error on game day often showed up for work the next day to find out they were fired.

— Omar Kelly August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
The floods will likely change that outlook, squeezing a country that’s heavily dependent on tourism while forcing a costly period of reconstruction.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of costly

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