Pricy
Adjective
Something that costs a lot of money.
The hotel was lovely, but it was quite pricy.
Usage tips
Neutral
pricy restaurant,pricy item,pricy ticket
Adjective
Something that costs a lot of money.
The hotel was lovely, but it was quite pricy.
Usage tips
Neutral
pricy restaurant,pricy item,pricy ticket
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Caution
Be careful when calling something pricy since it can imply a negative view.
That dress is pricy for its quality!
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use pricy in shopping contexts to describe costs that feel excessive.
I find that brand to be pricy.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual use
It's often said in informal settings, so consider your audience.
She joked about the pricy coffee.
Pro Tip 1/3Caution
Be careful when calling something pricy since it can imply a negative view.
That dress is pricy for its quality!
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use pricy in shopping contexts to describe costs that feel excessive.
I find that brand to be pricy.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual use
It's often said in informal settings, so consider your audience.
She joked about the pricy coffee.
Pro Tip 1/3Caution
Be careful when calling something pricy since it can imply a negative view.
That dress is pricy for its quality!
Pro Tip 2/3Context
Use pricy in shopping contexts to describe costs that feel excessive.
I find that brand to be pricy.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual use
It's often said in informal settings, so consider your audience.
She joked about the pricy coffee.
Never forget "Pricy"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension