Meaning & Definition of word "Expensive"

Expensive

/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

adjective:

  • 1. costing a lot of money; high-priced.
    • Example: The designer handbag was too expensive for my budget.
  • 2. requiring a significant amount of resources or effort.
    • Example: The project was expensive in terms of time and manpower.
  • 3. resulting in substantial financial loss or disadvantage.
    • Example: Insuring the high-value artwork can be quite expensive.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of expensive

Meaning: Bank-breaking

Example Sentence: That designer handbag is bank-breaking!

Meaning: Pricy

Example Sentence: Dining at that restaurant is really pricy.