expensive

Definition

  • adjective: costing a lot of money
  • adjective: involving high cost or sacrifice
  • synonyms: extravagant, high-priced, dear

Examples

  • Her decision to leave the company proved to be an 'expensive' mistake. [=a mistake that caused her to lose a lot of money]

  • They live in an 'expensive' neighborhood. [=a neighborhood in which houses, apartments, etc., cost a lot to buy or rent]

  • an 'expensive' shop [=a shop that sells expensive things]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) and therefore..." "And therefore is winged Cupid painted blind." You know Shakespeare? (GRUNTS) I had an expensive education. Actually, Romeo and Juliet's my favorite play. (GROANS) Why is that not a surprise? I'm sorry? Well, all that heartache (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast
  • (..) how is your family? Bonjour, good day, how is your wife? (MAN GRUNTS) I need six eggs That's too expensive There must be more than this provincial life Ah, if it isn't the only bookworm in town. So, where did you run off to (..)
    2017 Beauty and the Beast