high-priced
Americanadjective
Synonym Usage
See expensive.
Etymology
Origin of high-priced
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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The use of more aluminum is an example of how high commodity prices lead engineers to seek alternatives, thereby lowering demand for the high-priced commodity.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Liverpool will believe the Italian and January signing Jeremy Jacquet - another high-priced, highly prized teenager - has their centre-back future sorted out for the next decade.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
When the trend for masquerade balls arrived in England, savvy promoters made them high-priced events for the followers of fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In that place at that hour, you might not peg him as the winner of a high-priced treasure hunt.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
And he hated being around his parents and the high-priced lawyer they had hired for him.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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