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/
Korean meaning: 고가의, 비싼
Korean pronunciation: 하이-프라이스트 (강세: 프라이)
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.
High-priced wagyu gets sliced and diced!
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🌳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.
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📝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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