Expensively: meaning, definitions and examples

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expensively

[ ɪkˈspɛnsɪvli ]

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adverb

In a costly or expensive manner; at a high price.

Synonyms

extravagantly, lavishly, luxuriously

Examples of usage

She dressed expensively for the gala.
The hotel room was decorated expensively.
He travels expensively, staying only in luxury resorts.

Translations

Translations of the word "expensively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caro

🇮🇳 महंगा

🇩🇪 teuer

🇮🇩 mahal

🇺🇦 дорого

🇵🇱 drogo

🇯🇵 高価に

🇫🇷 cher

🇪🇸 caro

🇹🇷 pahalı

🇰🇷 비싸게

🇸🇦 باهظ الثمن

🇨🇿 drahý

🇸🇰 drahý

🇨🇳 昂贵地

🇸🇮 drago

🇮🇸 dýrt

🇰🇿 қымбат

🇬🇪 ძვირფასი

🇦🇿 bahalı

🇲🇽 caro

Word origin

The word 'expensively' is derived from the adjective 'expensive', which has been in use since the late 15th century. The suffix '-ly' is added to the adjective to form the adverb 'expensively', indicating the manner in which something is done at a high cost or price.