high-priced

American  

[hahy-prahyst] / ˈhaɪˈpraɪst /

adjective

1. expensive; costly.

   a high-priced camera.

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Related Words

See expensive.

Etymology

Origin of high-priced

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

Average ticket can rise when traffic falls because prices have increased, or because customers are buying higher-priced goods.

From MarketWatch

But "since our product portfolio is mainly composed of higher-priced models, the impact we've observed so far has been relatively limited" while demand has not changed, he added.

From Barron's

“The salary cap is a big part of what’s driving these high-priced players’ releases,” Michael Leeds, professor of economics at Temple University, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch

Customers who previously avoided higher-priced Apple devices in favor of cheaper options will have a better reason to switch.

From The Wall Street Journal

The retailer said Tuesday it expects shoppers will remain thoughtful about big ticket purchases, choosing to spend on higher-priced products when necessary or when there is new technology involved.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• expensive
• pricey