expensive (Meaning)

Wordnet

expensive (a)

high in price or charging high prices

Webster

expensive (a.)

Occasioning expense; calling for liberal outlay; costly; dear; liberal; as, expensive dress; an expensive house or family.

Free in expending; very liberal; especially, in a bad scene; extravagant; lavish.

FAQs About the word expensive

high in price or charging high pricesOccasioning expense; calling for liberal outlay; costly; dear; liberal; as, expensive dress; an expensive house or family.,

precious, premium,costly, extravagant, valuable, spendy, dear, steep, luxurious, pricy

inexpensive, reasonable, cheap, cheap, inexpensive, reasonable, worthless, worthless,moderate, moderate

The luxurious yacht was an expensive extravagance that only the wealthiest could afford.

The high cost of living in the city made it expensive to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.

The price of the exclusive wine was so expensive that it was only served on special occasions.

The expensive jewelry was a symbol of wealth and status, and it was often worn to show off one's financial success.