expensive

Definition

If something is expensive, it costs a lot of money compared with similar things or with what people usually expect to pay.

Usage & Nuances

Use it mostly for price: 'an expensive car', 'too expensive', 'more expensive than'. People often say 'high' for amounts ('The price is high'), not 'expensive' by itself. Opposite: 'cheap' or more neutral 'inexpensive'/'affordable' depending on context.

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