expensive — Costing a lot of money; having a high price or requiring significant financial investment. More costly than average or expected.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Costing a lot of money; having a high price or requiring significant financial investment. More costly than average or expected.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/
Korean meaning: 비싼, 값비싼
Korean pronunciation: 익스-펜-시브 (강세: 펜)
Example Sentences
- My girlfriend's expensive taste is making my wallet cry.
- The hotel was so expensive that I had to sell my kidney to pay for it.
- Buying organic food is expensive but worth it for your health.
expensive
ADJECTIVE//ɪkˈspɛnsɪv//
Costing a lot of money; having a high price or requiring significant financial investment. More costly than average or expected.

Costing a lot of money; having a high price or requiring significant financial investment. More costly than average or expected.
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Standing pensive before art extensive and expensive!
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Origin
From Latin 'expendere' meaning 'to weigh out, pay out, or spend.' The word evolved from describing the act of spending money to describing something that costs a lot of money.
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“My girlfriend's expensive taste is making my wallet cry.”
“The hotel was so expensive that I had to sell my kidney to pay for it.”
“Buying organic food is expensive but worth it for your health.”
“Living in New York City is incredibly expensive.”
“My wallet cried when I bought that expensive coffee.”
“The hotel was so expensive that I had to sell a kidney.”
“She has expensive taste in jewelry.”
“Living in the city center is becoming increasingly expensive.”
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