overpriced
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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As witty as it is wise, McLeod’s play dives into the farcical realm of L.A.’s wildly overpriced real estate market while delivering genuine commentary about the sociopolitical dynamics that made it that way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026
Influencers fill aisles in search of trendy nut butters and overpriced salads.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
It is overpriced, considering the historical multiple is 16 or 17 times.
From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026
We could own a car, ignore senior discounts because “they’re too much trouble,” eat out frequently at overpriced restaurants catering to expats, and load up on expensive imported food and alcohol at the grocery store.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 2, 2026
I lodged in a dreary overpriced inn crouching in the lee of the Towers.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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