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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.

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Expensive as an Adjective
Definitions of "Expensive" as an adjective
Synonyms of "Expensive" as an adjective (6 Words)
Usage Examples of "Expensive" as an adjective
Associations of "Expensive" (30 Words)

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.