Definitions

pricey

[prahy-see] / ˈpraɪ si /

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costly adj.
dear adj.
exorbitant adj.
expensive adj.
high-priced adj.
unreasonable adj.
unreasoned adj.

ADJECTIVE

costly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

valuable

WEAK

an arm and leg cher dear excessive executive exorbitant extortionate extravagant fancy high high-priced highly priced inordinate precious premium steep stiff top

Antonyms

WEAK

aiding cheap helpful inexpensive not valuable poor reasonable

ADJECTIVE

dear

Synonyms

STRONGEST

valuable

STRONG

fancy high steep stiff

WEAK

an arm and a leg at a premium cher costly high-priced out of sight overpriced pretty penny prized

Antonyms

STRONG

moderate soft

WEAK

cheap common despised hateful inexpensive low-priced unimportant valueless worthless

ADJECTIVE

exorbitant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enormous inordinate outrageous steep unconscionable unreasonable unwarranted

WEAK

absonant dear exacting expensive extortionate extreme high highway robbery immoderate out of sight over one's head overboard overmuch preposterous stiff towering undue up to here wasteful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap good mild moderate reasonable sensible warranted

WEAK

inexpensive low

ADJECTIVE

expensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

costly extravagant fancy high lavish overpriced upscale valuable

WEAK

an arm and a leg at a premium big-ticket dear excessive exorbitant highway robbery holdup immoderate inordinate invaluable out of sight plush posh pretty penny rich ritzy sky-high steep stiff swank too high uneconomical unreasonable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

economical reasonable unimportant worthless

WEAK

cheap inexpensive low-priced moderate

ADJECTIVE

high-priced

Synonyms

STRONGEST

expensive

WEAK

extravagant precious premium steep

ADJECTIVE

unreasonable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrary excessive exorbitant extreme illegitimate improper inordinate senseless unconscionable undue unfair unjust unjustifiable unlawful unwarranted wrongful

WEAK

absonant costing an arm and a leg dear extortionate far-out immoderate intemperate out of bounds overkill overmuch peremptory posh steep stiff too great too much too-too uncalled-for unrightful unwarrantable up to here way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

authorized decent ethical fair good just justifiable legal moderate moral rational reasonable right sensible unprejudiced warranted

WEAK

cheap economical logical low plain practical pragmatic realistic

ADJECTIVE

unreasoned

Synonyms

WEAK

absonant arbitrary costing an arm and a leg dear excessive exorbitant extortionate extreme far-out illegitimate illogical immoderate improper inordinate intemperate irrational out of bounds overkill overmuch peremptory posh senseless steep stiff too great too much too-too uncalled-for unconscionable undue unfair unjust unjustifiable unlawful unrightful unwarrantable unwarranted up to here way-out wrongful

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"It is quite difficult because it's so pricey to get all the healthy stuff, whereas the cheap stuff - the junk food - is just cheap, so it's easier to buy that."

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Housing has become scarce and unaffordable in some cities, with more apartments being used as pricey short-term vacation rentals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

The billionaire now owns three pricey homes on Indian Creek Island—the third, he picked up for a reported $90 million in 2024.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026

Catalina residents’ day-to-day lives would also be impacted, as they would have to purchase pricey ferry tickets and travel to the mainland for even basic medical care.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

This particular year, I was hoping for a pricey pair of maroon Mary Jane Doc Martens, but fancy new shoes were suddenly the least of my concerns.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

Airlines often complain that Heathrow is the world's most most expensive hub airport, and have repeatedly voiced concern that the airport's expansion plans will make it pricier.

From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026

US President Donald Trump is under pressure to respond to the increasing success of Chinese AI models that many companies prefer to the more powerful, but pricier, US versions from Anthropic or OpenAI.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

“ARM borrowers tend to be higher-income households purchasing more expensive homes in pricier markets,” the company noted.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026

The couple is now planning a pricier date out—to see the movie “Obsession” at a local theater.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Gallium nitride chargers, a lighter-weight but often pricier option, are also a solid bet.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

The priciest options are designed especially for athletes, and Dos Santos -- who himself lost two legs in a car accident -- has visited this cohort following the quakes.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

Kitchen renovations are the most common type of remodel, and they’re usually the priciest, with homeowners spending a median of $24,000 on kitchen projects in 2025, according to the 2026 U.S.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026

“Those markets are already among the priciest in Southern California and I can only imagine that will continue with this new wealth creation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

These aren’t the priciest items, but they can add up.

From MarketWatch ● May 19, 2026

Once a lonely outpost, Sing Sing now occupies fifty-five acres of prime real estate in suburban Westchester, one of the priciest counties in the United States.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

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