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expensive

UK
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/

Translations

expensiveadjective
more expensive
Comp.
most expensive
Super.
UK
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
US
/ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
The designer handbag was too expensive for her budget.
Le sac à main de créateur était trop cher pour son budget.
coûteuxS'emploie surtout pour un coût élevé en ressources, en temps ou en efforts.
The project was expensive in terms of time and manpower.
Le projet était coûteux en temps et en main-d'œuvre.
Additional translations
onéreuxSoutenu.
Synonyms
premium
overpriced
extravagant
lavish
high-priced
dear
pricey
costly
Antonyms
inexpensive
cheap

Definitions

expensiveadjective
Costing a lot of money; high-priced.
The designer handbag was too expensive for her budget.
Involving a large expenditure; costly in terms of resources or effort.
The project was expensive in terms of time and manpower.
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