expensive

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈspensɪv/
US: /ɪkˈspensɪv/

  1. Costing a lot of money.

    1. That car is too expensive for me to buy it now. [ ] [ ]
    2. Living in the city is expensive, so I moved to a cheaper area to save money. [ ] [ ]

  2. High in price; costing a great deal.

    1. The restaurant was very expensive, but the food was delicious. [ ] [ ]
    2. Although the dress was expensive, she decided to buy it because it fit her perfectly. [ ] [ ]

  3. Something that is expensive is of high quality and/or luxurious.

    1. She has expensive taste; she only buys designer clothes and jewelry. [ ] [ ]
    2. The hotel room was expensive, but it had a beautiful view and luxurious amenities. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

costly pricey lavish luxurious

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expensive" in English means: Costing a lot of money., High in price; costing a great deal., Something that is expensive is of high quality and/or luxurious..

The phonetic transcription of "expensive" is /ɪkˈspensɪv/ in British English and /ɪkˈspensɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expensive": costly, pricey, lavish, luxurious.

Example usage of "expensive": "That car is too expensive for me to buy it now.". More examples on the page.