pricey
adjective
expensive or unduly expensive.
Example Sentences
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Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, said spending by consumers was still high, but "they are increasingly stretching their budgets to afford pricier goods and services."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
At a local farmers-market stand, the pristine regional fruit was pricier than a few months ago.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The move toward pricier devices does come with risks, though.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
While Austin is one of the more expensive cities in Texas, its cost of living is relatively moderate compared with pricier cities on the East and West coasts.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026
It can also make them pricier to run.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
