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pricy
- Parts of Speech: adjective
- Definition: expensive; costing a lot of money
- Pronunciations: US: /ˈpraɪsi/, UK: /ˈprʌɪsi/
- Origin and Usage: The word "pricy" is an adjective that originated in the United States in the early 1900s. It is a colloquial term used to describe something that is expensive or costs a lot of money. The word is derived from the word "price" and the suffix "-y," which is used to indicate that something has the quality of or is characterized by what the root word denotes.
- Synonyms: costly, expensive, high-priced, dear, steep, exorbitant
- Related Words: price, spice, slice, trice, twice
- Example Sentences:
- The restaurant is known for its pricy menu, but the food is worth it.
- She refused to buy the pricy designer dress and opted for a more affordable option.
- The hotels pricy room rates are due to its prime location in the heart of the city.