SUPEREXPENSIVE Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

superexpensive

adjective

Definition of superexpensive

as in expensive

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Recent Examples of superexpensive Block followed the familiar pattern of ARKK's superexpensive, loss-making holdings, declining by about 50% between October and late January. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Feb. 2022

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David Greene was a bravura visualist, using expensive helicopter shots to capture us running through Central Park’s Sheep Meadow and dancing atop one of the World Trade Center towers.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
That could become increasingly important for advanced military engines, where complex components and relatively small production runs can make traditional manufacturing processes time-consuming and expensive.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

Adjective

But drops, penalties and turnovers repeatedly stalled FIU’s momentum and ultimately proved too costly to overcome.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026
Turning the park into an upscale golf course will mean costlier fees and a loss of public space, residents worry.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

And in addition to uncovering valuable data on the business itself, the audit can look into how AI answer engines appear to respond to questions about a category, an industry and competitors.

— Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Sustained across multiple member states over time, these attitudes could erode the institutional architecture that makes the EU such a valuable partner.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

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
Thanks to their dainty, low-profile silhouette and glossy patent uppers, the everyday shoes are reminiscent of far pricier French-girl styles.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of pricey

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