Expensive

/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

costing a lot of money; high-priced.

The designer handbag was too expensive for my budget.

requiring a significant amount of resources or effort.

The project was expensive in terms of time and manpower.

resulting in substantial financial loss or disadvantage.

Insuring the high-value artwork can be quite expensive.

From Latin "expensivus" meaning 'costly, extravagant'.

expensive taste

Having preferences for high-priced items or experiences.

expensive mistake

A decision that results in significant financial loss.

expensive real estate

Property that is priced higher than the average market rate.

cost

The amount that must be paid or spent to buy or obtain something.

value

The importance, worth, or usefulness of something.

luxury

A state of great comfort or extravagant living.

Bank-breaking

That designer handbag is bank-breaking!

Pricy

Dining at that restaurant is really pricy.