Expensive
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Definitions
Costing or requiring a great deal of money; high-priced.
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Costing a great deal of money; high-priced.
The luxury car was very expensive.
💡 Simply: Imagine you want to buy a toy, but it costs way more money than the other toys. That's expensive! Like, a super fancy robot is expensive.
👶 For kids: When something costs a lot of money, it's expensive!
More Examples
Eating at that restaurant is expensive.
The hotel room was surprisingly expensive.
How It's Used
"The company decided to invest in expensive new equipment."
"The diamond necklace was incredibly expensive."
"Traveling to Europe can be quite expensive."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
at an expense
At the cost or loss of something else.
"He pursued his ambition at the expense of his family life."
expensive taste
A preference for high-quality or luxurious items.
"She has expensive taste, always buying designer clothes."
From Late Latin *expensivus*, meaning 'costly, expensive', from Latin *expendere* ('to weigh out, pay out').
The word 'expensive' has been used in English since the early 17th century, evolving from its Latin roots.
Memory tip
Think of a fancy car - it's EXPENSIVE because of all the special features and materials.
Word Origin
"to weigh out, pay out"