priciest

Least budget-friendly option

Priciest is the superlative of pricey—the most expensive option in a set: We toured the priciest homes in the neighborhood.

The word carries a note of commentary, suggesting the cost seems high or indulgent.

cost

costly

High in price

inflated · steep · high-priced · dear · extravagant · unaffordable · prohibitive · hefty · outrageous · sky-high

exclusivity

elite

Superior select group

high-end · private · privileged · upscale · gourmet · boutique · artisanal · collectible · prestige · rarefied

luxury

opulent

Ostentatiously wealthy

extravagant · decadent · magnificent · elegant · gilt-edged · glamorous · sophisticated · refined · posh · ritzy

wealth

affluent

Having abundant financial resources

  • wealthyHaving abundant financial resources
  • richHaving much of something
  • millionairePerson possessing great wealth

billionaire · fortune · prosperity · moneyed · well-heeled · loaded · flush · deep-pocketed · nouveau riche · oligarch

Opposites
cost/expense level

priciestcheapest

Lowest in price

bargain · budget · dirt-cheap · rock-bottom · cut-rate

value perception

priciestbargain-basement

Extremely cheap or inferior

budget-friendly · thrifty · economy · no-frills · cost-effective

Family

pricier

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G