expensive (/ɪkˈspen.sɪv/)
adjective · Beginner · Adjectives
🔊 /ɪkˈspen.sɪv/
Meaning
Meaning: costly
Costing a lot of money.
Examples
🗣 The diamond ring was so expensive that he had to save for two years.
Etymology
From ‘expense’ (Latin ‘expensa’, money paid out) plus ‘-ive’.
How & Where It’s Used
One of the most common shopping and price words.
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Tags: money, price