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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Adjective

Narrowing the spread also weakens the incentive to steer patients toward costlier drugs and to acquire physician practices and infusion clinics — the very behaviors that have made care more expensive.

— Casey B. Mulligan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
The problem is that these systems are slow, expensive and don’t scale.

— Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of expensive

Adjective

Their expertise helps prevent costly complications and improves the efficiency of our health-care system.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
The fourth concluded with Willis’ second costly lost fumble in two weeks, after Dallas Turner beat Austin Jackson.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Guests here walk past this property en route to the falls, but The Royal Livingstone is clearly the premium option among the two.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Keep an eye out for discounts on noise-canceling models, wireless earbuds, and premium over-ear options that rarely go on sale.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of premium

Adjective

There’s no player more valuable on the back end of USC’s defense.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Chinese scientists have developed a 250-kilowatt system that can produce hydrogen and fresh water from seawater while recovering valuable marine resources.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

The latest Google Pixel 11 lineup is also pricier than the Pixel 10.

— Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
With the most expensive breakfast option costing $11 and the priciest lunch dish just a couple dollars more, your next brunch or lunch date could cost significantly less than $25.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of pricey

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