Expensive

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Expensive (adjective)

  1. Costs a lot of money; not cheap.
  2. Having a high price that reflects quality or rarity.

Examples

  • The new phone is very expensive for most people.
  • An expensive painting can be a great investment.

Common collocations: expensive taste, expensive item, expensive gift, expensive service

Synonyms of Expensive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Expensive

  • — indicates low cost or value.
  • — suggests reasonable pricing.