expensive — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

expensive (/ɪkˈspen.sɪv/)

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🔊 /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

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