EXPENSIVE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for EXPENSIVE?

Need another word that means the same as “expensive”? Find 6 synonyms and 30 related words for “expensive” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Expensive” are: costly, dear, high-priced, exorbitant, extortionate, overpriced

Expensive as an Adjective

Definitions of "Expensive" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “expensive” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Costing a lot of money.
• High in price or charging high prices.

Synonyms of "Expensive" as an adjective (6 Words)

costly	Costing a lot; expensive. The government s biggest and most costly mistake.
dear	Endearing sweet. Much too dear for my pocketbook.
exorbitant	(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.
extortionate	Using or given to extortion. Extortionate prices.
high-priced	Having a high price.
overpriced	Too expensive; costing more than it is worth. Overpriced items at resort shops.

Usage Examples of "Expensive" as an adjective

• An expensive shop.
• Expensive clothes.
• Keeping a horse is expensive.
• An expensive bottle of wine.

Associations of "Expensive" (30 Words)

billion	Denoting a quantity consisting of one million million items or units in Great Britain.
costly	Causing suffering, loss, or disadvantage. Costly jewelry.
deluxe	Ostentatiously rich and superior in quality. A deluxe car.
exorbitant	Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls.
extravagant	Resulting from or showing a lack of restraint in spending money or resources. Extravagant claims about the merchandise.
immoderate	Not sensible or restrained; excessive. Immoderate spending.
inefficient	Lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate. Inefficient transport systems.
lavish	Give someone generous amounts of. Distributed gifts with a lavish hand.
luxurious	Giving self-indulgent or sensual pleasure. A luxurious wallow in a scented bath.
luxuriously	In a rich manner.
luxury	Luxurious or of the nature of a luxury. They actually had the luxury of a whole day together.
millionaire	A person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars. A millionaire businessman.
opulence	Great wealth or luxuriousness. Rooms of spectacular opulence.
opulent	Ostentatiously costly and luxurious. The opulent comfort of a limousine.
ostentation	A gaudy outward display. The office was spacious but without any trace of ostentation.
outrageously	To an extravagant or immoderate degree. I think Caroline has behaved outrageously.
overpayment	The act of paying too much. He received 20 000 in benefit overpayments.
prodigal	A person who leaves home to lead a prodigal life but later makes a repentant return. Prodigal in their expenditures.
prosperity	The condition of prospering; having good fortune. A long period of peace and prosperity.
rich	Marked by richness and fullness of flavor. What a full rich life you lead.
spending	The act of spending or disbursing money.
spendthrift	Recklessly wasteful. A spendthrift uncle.
splurge	Be showy or ostentatious. We splurged on T bone steaks.
sumptuary	Regulating or controlling expenditure or personal behavior. Sumptuary laws forbidding gambling.
trillion	One quintillion in Great Britain. In England they call a trillion a billion.
usurious	Relating to or characterized by usury; extortionate. They lend money at usurious rates.
valuable	Worth a great deal of money. A valuable antique.
valued	Held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature. A valued friend.
vile	Morally reprehensible. Vile smells.
wasteful	Laying waste. Wasteful duplication of effort.