high-priced — Costing a lot of money; expensive. Used to describe goods or services that have a high cost compared to similar items.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Costing a lot of money; expensive. Used to describe goods or services that have a high cost compared to similar items.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhaɪˌpraɪst/
Example Sentences
- My friend bought a high-priced coffee machine that only makes bitter coffee.
- The high-priced hotel had golden toilets but no wifi.
- High-priced luxury cars often require expensive maintenance.
high-priced
ADJECTIVE[/ˈhaɪˌpraɪst/]
Costing a lot of money; expensive. Used to describe goods or services that have a high cost compared to similar items.
Costing a lot of money; expensive. Used to describe goods or services that have a high cost compared to similar items.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'heah' meaning tall or elevated, combined with 'priced' from Latin 'pretium' meaning value or cost. The compound literally means having an elevated cost.
Breakdown
high (elevated/tall) + priced (having a cost, from Latin pretium meaning value)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My friend bought a high-priced coffee machine that only makes bitter coffee.”
“The high-priced hotel had golden toilets but no wifi.”
“High-priced luxury cars often require expensive maintenance.”
“She avoided high-priced boutiques and shopped at discount stores instead.”
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