Word Adjective
pricey
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈpɹaɪsi/ UK /pɹˈaɪsi/ pricey
Definition
adj.expensive or costing a lot of money. You use this word when you think the price of something is a bit high.
adj.costing a high price; expensive. Often used to express a mild negative judgment about the cost of consumer goods or services.
Examples
“The hotel was a bit pricey, but the view was amazing.”
“Eating out in the city center can get pricey if you don't check the menu prices beforehand.”
“While the initial investment in high-quality solar panels may seem pricey, the long-term savings on utility bills usually justify the upfront expenditure.”
Usage
Often modified by degree adverbs like 'a bit', 'rather', or 'quite'.
Etymology
From price + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated