pricy

Hard on wallets

Pricy is a variant spelling of pricey, meaning expensive or costing more than expected: That restaurant is a bit pricy for a casual dinner.

The spelling with -ey is more common, but both forms are standard.

expensive

costly

High in price

hefty · exorbitant · inflated · unaffordable · prohibitive · extortionate · sky-high · marked-up · premium · surcharge

luxury

upscale

Elegant and expensive

exclusive · gourmet · posh · swanky · ritzy · opulent · lavish · sumptuous · plush · palatial

affordable

cheap

Low in price

reasonable · low-cost · bargain · discounted · value · thrifty · cut-rate · markdown · deal · sale

Opposites
cost level

pricycheap

Low in price

inexpensive · affordable · budget · low-cost · economical

Phrases
Family

price, priceless, prices, pricing, pricey, overpriced, unpriced, pricier, priciest

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Everyday, not technical · Rated G