expensive
/ɛkˈspɛnsɪv/adjective
Costing a lot of money.
Example sentences
- “That restaurant is too expensive for a casual dinner.”
- “Fresh berries are expensive in winter, so we buy frozen ones.”
Neutral and safe in any register. 'Costly' sounds slightly more formal and can also cover non-money losses, as in 'a costly mistake'.
Synonyms for expensive
Antonyms
- cheap
- inexpensive
- affordable
Often confused with expensive
- expensive vs expansive
- expansive (adjective): Covering a wide range or a large area; broad in scope.
Related words
budgetThe sum of money or resources set aside for a specific purpose, organization, or period.purchaseThe act of buying something, or the thing that has been bought.refundTo give money back to someone, usually because they returned something or paid too much.customerSomeone who buys, or plans to buy, goods or services from a shop or business.cashierA person whose job is to take payments from customers at a register.walletA small flat holder, usually leather, for carrying cash, bank cards, and similar items. 