Pricey

Pronunciation: /praɪsi/

Definitions of pricey

adjective a descriptive word that modifies a noun or pronoun, indicating a higher than average cost or value

Example Sentences

A1 That shirt is too pricey for me.

A2 The restaurant was a bit pricey, but the food was delicious.

B1 I didn't realize how pricey the tickets were until I checked online.

B2 The hotel room was quite pricey, but it had a beautiful view of the ocean.

C1 Although the designer handbag was pricey, it was worth the investment.

C2 The luxury car was incredibly pricey, but it had all the latest features and technology.

Examples of pricey in a Sentence

formal The designer handbag was quite pricey due to the high quality materials used.

informal I didn't realize how pricey that restaurant was until I saw the menu.

slang I can't believe how pricey those concert tickets are, it's highway robbery!

figurative The emotional toll of the breakup was much more pricey than I initially thought.

Grammatical Forms of pricey

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

Origin and Evolution of pricey

First Known Use: 1888 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pricey' originated from the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is expensive or costly, the word 'pricey' has maintained its meaning over time and is commonly used in informal contexts to convey the same idea.