pricey

adjective

pric·​ey ˈprī-sē 

variants or less commonly pricy

pricier; priciest

: expensive

Synonyms of pricey

• expensive
• valuable
• costly

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

The car is a little pricey.

a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing

Recent Examples on the Web

Griffin also suggested Citadel was reconsidering moving ahead with a pricey redevelopment of a Park Avenue building. — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026

The last thing anyone needs while searching California’s tight, pricey real estate market for someplace to live is to be scammed. — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

The system works well and is easy to install, but some components are pricey, and Cove cameras don’t begin recording when a sensor is triggered. — John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

The pricey avocado toast is far from the only expensive item travelers find at airport restaurants. — Kelly McGreal , Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pricey

• dicey
• icy
• spicy
• devisee
• theodicy