Definitions

cut-rate

ADJECTIVE

cheap

Synonyms

STRONGEST

competitive economical low-cost low-priced reasonable

WEAK

at a bargain bargain bargain-basement bargain-counter bought for a song budget buy cheapo cost next to nothing cut-price depreciated dime a dozen easy on the pocketbook half-priced irregular low tariff lowered marked down moderate nominal on sale popularly priced real buy reduced sale slashed standard steal uncostly undear utility worth the money

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expensive unreasonable

WEAK

costly dear precious priceless valuable

ADJECTIVE

economical

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheap reasonable

WEAK

bare-bones bought for a song cost next to nothing cost nothing dime a dozen dirt-cheap dog cheap fair low low tariff low-priced marked down moderate modest on sale quite a buy reduced sound steal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expensive

WEAK

uneconomical unreasonable

ADJECTIVE

flimsy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

chiffon decrepit feeble insubstantial rickety shaky tacky

STRONG

frail gossamer slight wobbly

WEAK

defective delicate diaphanous fragile gauzy house of cards inadequate infirm meager papery rinkydink sheer slapdash sleazy superficial transparent unsound unsubstantial weak

Antonyms

STRONGEST

strong substantial

STRONG

solid sturdy thick

WEAK

firm heavy sound tough

ADJECTIVE

inexpensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheap economical low-cost low-priced modest popular reasonable

WEAK

bargain budget buy cost next to nothing dime a dozen dirt-cheap for a song half-price low marked down nominal popularly priced real buy real steal reduced steal thrifty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expensive unreasonable

WEAK

costly dear high-cost high-priced

ADJECTIVE

low

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cheap deficient inadequate insignificant little meager moderate modest nominal paltry poor reasonable small sparse

STRONG

cut depleted inferior scant shoddy slashed trifling

WEAK

economical inexpensive low-grade marked down puny second-rate substandard uncostly worthless

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adequate big enormous enough excellent excessive expensive full great huge immense important large liberal outrageous rich significant substantial sufficient superior unlimited unreasonable valuable wealthy worthy

WEAK

above cheerful decent elevated gay happy healthy high honest honorable increased moral prominent respectable strong tall upright well

ADJECTIVE

low-cost

Synonyms

STRONGEST

economical inexpensive low-priced

WEAK

at a bargain bargain bargain-basement bargain-counter bought for a song budget buy cheapo competitive cost next to nothing cut-price depreciated dime a dozen easy on the pocketbook half-priced irregular low low tariff lowered marked down moderate nominal on sale popularly priced real buy reasonable reduced sale slashed standard steal uncostly undear utility worth the money

Antonyms

STRONGEST

expensive high-priced

NOUN

discount

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allowance concession decrease deduction exemption premium rebate

STRONG

abatement commission cut depreciation diminution drawback modification percentage qualification remission rollback salvage subtraction tare

WEAK

cut rate markdown something off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

addition increase

WEAK

markup premium rise

Example Sentences

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But the brashest experiments in cut-rate flying might subside for years, given shortages of pilots, airport slots, and just about everything else they depend upon.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Known for its bright yellow planes and cut-rate fares, Spirit filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy in late 2024 after struggling under a multibillion-dollar debt load.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In September, the Luxor participated in the “Fabulous Five-Day Sale,” a massive weeklong initiative launched by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, offering cut-rate deals on restaurants, resorts, and shows across the city.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

The Etsy customer, she explained, is willing to pay a premium and is more patient than the Amazon customer who expects their cut-rate item to arrive overnight.

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2024

He tossed a pair of dented metal bowls on the floor and filled them with cut-rate kibble from a bargain bag.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

cut-rate

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