variants
or less commonly pricy
pricier; priciest
Examples of pricey in a Sentence
The car is a little pricey.
a small boutique selling pricey women's clothing
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One month out, tickets are pricey.
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Greg Cote
june 14, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
In the clip, she’s shown in a lush garden pouring various bottles of wine while wearing a striking (and pricey) collection of jewelry.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 12 June 2026
By contrast, companies tied to Musk own at least three large houses—each measuring between 6,000 and 9,000 square feet—with swimming pools in the pricey West Lake Hills suburb of Austin, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026
But even in typically pricey destinations like Rome, travel timing can make a meaningful difference.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
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Greg Cote
june 14, Miami Herald, 14 June 2026
In the clip, she’s shown in a lush garden pouring various bottles of wine while wearing a striking (and pricey) collection of jewelry.
—Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 12 June 2026
By contrast, companies tied to Musk own at least three large houses—each measuring between 6,000 and 9,000 square feet—with swimming pools in the pricey West Lake Hills suburb of Austin, sources told the Wall Street Journal.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 June 2026
But even in typically pricey destinations like Rome, travel timing can make a meaningful difference.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for pricey
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“Pricey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pricey. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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