Expensive

usgb/ɪkˈspensɪv/
adjective

Costing a lot of money.

She always wears expensive jewelry.
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Often appears as...

  • expensive cars
  • expensive jewelry
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Perception of Quality

Expensive often implies higher quality and exclusivity, which is why people assume such items are better.

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He invested in an expensive suit for the interview to make a good impression.
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Subjective Term

What is considered expensive varies from person to person based on their financial situation.

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A $100 meal is expensive for some, but not for others.
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Cultural Differences

Expensive is relative; something expensive in one country might be cheap in another.

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Electronics are more expensive in Brazil than in the United States.
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