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

  • (..) how about you forget you saw me? For old times sake? That's a no.. What did you do that made Mr. Big so mad at you? I may have sold him a very expensive wall rug that was made... - from the fur of a skunk's butt.. - Oh, sweet cheese and crackers. - Is that Mr. Big? - No. (..)
    2016 Zootopia