pricey
adjective
expensive or unduly expensive.
Example Sentences
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It can also make them pricier to run.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Macy’s is bringing in higher-end brands and pricier items like real fur and leather to appeal to its growing base of wealthy consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Nevertheless, for households in the 21-nation euro area, another hike will still mean pricier mortgages, consumer credit and other loans.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
Fuel cells from Bloom and others are still pricier than conventional alternatives, at least at current natural-gas prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
So far, most of the world has responded to the unfolding crisis with a combination of demand curbs and pricier but workable alternatives to Middle East oil.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
