High-Priced

Pronunciation: /haɪ praɪst/

Definitions of high-priced

adjective describing a noun as having a high cost or price

Example Sentences

A1 I cannot afford to buy high-priced designer clothes.

A2 The restaurant we went to last night was too high-priced for my budget.

B1 Some people are willing to pay high-priced fees for exclusive access to events.

B2 The high-priced luxury car was out of reach for most consumers.

C1 The high-priced real estate in the city center is in high demand.

C2 Investors are always on the lookout for high-priced stocks with potential for growth.

Examples of high-priced in a Sentence

formal The high-priced luxury car was out of reach for most consumers.

informal I can't afford that high-priced designer handbag.

slang I'm not about to drop that much cash on a high-priced gadget.

figurative His ego is as high-priced as his taste in fashion.

Grammatical Forms of high-priced

• past tense: high-priced
• plural: high-priced
• comparative: more high-priced
• superlative: most high-priced
• present tense: is high-priced
• future tense: will be high-priced
• perfect tense: has been high-priced
• continuous tense: is being high-priced
• singular: high-priced
• positive degree: high-priced
• infinitive: to high-price
• gerund: high-pricing
• participle: high-priced

Origin and Evolution of high-priced

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'high-priced' originated from the combination of 'high' meaning expensive or costly, and 'priced' which refers to the value or cost of something.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'high-priced' has continued to be used to describe items or services that are considered expensive or have a high cost, reflecting the evolving economic landscape and consumer perceptions of value.