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overpricedhaving too high a price; costing more than it is worth

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having too high a price; costing more than it is worth

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst/

Korean meaning: 가격이 너무 비싼, 가치에 비해 값이 지나치게 높은

Korean pronunciation: 오버**프라이**스트

Example Sentences

  • The coffee shop charges $10 for a latte - that's completely overpriced!
  • Many tourists avoid the overpriced souvenir shops near famous landmarks.
  • He thought the designer handbag was overpriced until he saw his wife's smile.

overpriced

ADJECTIVE

//ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst//

having too high a price; costing more than it is worth

overpriced concept
💡 Concept

having too high a price; costing more than it is worth

overpriced rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Overpriced goods left her surprised, even though she came disguised!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌoʊvərˈpraɪst/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌəʊvəˈpraɪst/

🌳Etymology

Prefixover--
Rootprice
Suffix--d

Origin

over(지나친) + priced(가격이 매겨진)의 결합으로, 적정가보다 지나치게 높은 가격이 매겨졌다는 의미에서 발달했습니다.

🎵Rhyme

surprisedadvisedreviseddisguised
surprised
advised
revised
disguised

🔗Collocations

overpriced goods
overpriced restaurant
grossly overpriced
overpriced real estate
overpriced luxury items
slightly overpriced

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The coffee shop charges $10 for a latte - that's completely overpriced!

Many tourists avoid the overpriced souvenir shops near famous landmarks.

😄 Fun example

He thought the designer handbag was overpriced until he saw his wife's smile.

The housing market in this area seems overpriced compared to similar neighborhoods.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

expensivecostlypriceyexorbitantinflated

Antonyms

underpricedcheapaffordable

Related

overchargemarkuppremiumbudget-friendlycost-effective

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