EXPENSIVE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

expensive

adjective

ik-ˈspen(t)-siv

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as in costly

commanding a large price expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford

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Recent Examples of expensive As Betty Lin-Fisher reports, eggs remain relatively expensive and in short supply nationwide. —

Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025 The 2022 elections broke the previous record for being the most expensive midterm election races in U.S. history, at $8.9 billion. —

Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Feb. 2025 Even at its regular price, the Swift 16 AI punches above its weight, providing many of the features of more expensive laptops for less. —

PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025 Here is a look at what goods could be more expensive to buy after the tariffs go into effect: More:Tariffs, inflation, and retailers: How Trump's potential tariffs could hit your wallet What items from Canada could be impacted by Trump's tariffs? —

Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for expensive

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Time and time again, criminal approaches to drug policy have proven ineffective, costly and unfair.

— Michael Abrams, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2025
To address landlords’ concerns that following the law would be too onerous or costly, the city launched its property owner support program on Jan. 15.

— Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2025