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Pricey: meaning, definitions and examples

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pricey

 

[หˆpraษช.si ]

Definitions

Context #1 | Adjective

expensive luxury

Costing a lot of money, expensive or high-priced.

Synonyms

costly, expensive, high-priced, premium.

Examples of usage

  • That designer handbag is too pricey for me.
  • Living in this neighborhood is quite pricey.
  • The restaurant is known for its pricey menu.
Context #2 | Adjective

overpriced

Excessively high in price compared to its actual value.

Synonyms

costly, expensive, high-priced, overpriced.

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Word Description / Examples
pricey

Suitable for informal conversations when describing something that costs a lot but may still be seen as worth it.

  • That restaurant is a bit pricey, but the food is amazing.
  • I find these shoes a bit pricey.
overpriced

Carries a negative connotation, suggesting that the item costs more than it is worth.

  • I think this laptop is overpriced for its features.
  • The souvenirs at the gift shop are quite overpriced.
expensive

Used in both formal and informal settings to describe something that has a high price; often neutral in tone.

  • This watch is really expensive.
  • The rent for that apartment is too expensive.
costly

Typically used in formal contexts to emphasize the high cost of something, especially if it has a significant impact.

  • Their mistake proved to be very costly for the company.
  • Maintaining that old car is quite costly.
high-priced

Often used in formal or commercial contexts to indicate something with a high price. Focuses more on the numerical aspect.

  • The store offers high-priced luxury handbags.
  • High-priced goods are not always better in quality.

Examples of usage

  • I feel like the tickets are a bit pricey for this concert.
  • The hotel room was nice, but it was definitely pricey.
  • Her paintings are beautiful, but they are quite pricey.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • The word 'pricey' comes from 'price', which has roots in the Old French word 'pris', meaning still related to cost or value.
  • It emerged in the English language in the late 19th century as a colloquial way of describing something expensive.
  • The suffix '-y' is often used in English to make adjectives, giving an informal or playful tone to words.

Economics

  • In economics, high demand and limited supply can drive prices up, making items pricey.
  • Inflation, which is the general increase in prices, also contributes to the perception of items as pricey over time.
  • Luxury goods are often marked up significantly due to brand perception, elevating their status as pricey.

Pop Culture

  • In popular culture, the term is often used humorously in relation to the cost of dining out or trendy places.
  • Television shows and films frequently play on the concept of high prices, showcasing extravagance in certain lifestyles.
  • Songs about wealth and luxury often reference how pricey things are, highlighting social contrasts.

Psychology

  • Consumers can perceive pricey items as more valuable, as there's a psychological tendency to associate higher prices with higher quality.
  • Over time, frequent exposure to pricey items can alter peopleโ€™s spending habits and their sense of financial normalcy.
  • The 'sunk cost fallacy' suggests that people might continue investing in pricey ventures due to the resources already spent, even if it isnโ€™t beneficial.

Literature

  • Many literary works depict characters' struggles with pricey lifestyles, emphasizing themes of greed and wealth.
  • Classic novels often critique the societal obsession with wealth, using pricey items as symbols of characters' priorities and moral choices.
  • In poetry, the term may symbolize unattainable desires, often reflecting deeper emotional or social commentary.

Translations

Translations of the word "pricey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคนเค‚เค—เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช teuer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mahal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพั€ะพะณะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drogi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ไพกใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pahalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์‹ผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงู„ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ drahรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ drahรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜‚่ดต็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drag

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ะผะฑะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒซแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bahalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caro

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,876, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.