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- pronunciation:
- ihk
spen
sihv
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
costing a relatively large amount of money, time, or effort; costly.
These were an expensive pair of shoes but they were poorly made.They went out for an expensive dinner to celebrate her promotion.It was an expensive mistake that nearly destroyed the reputation of the company.- synonyms:
- costly, dear
- antonyms:
- cheap, inexpensive
- similar words:
- excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, high, lavish, precious, priceless, steep, stiff, valuable
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| definition 2: |
charging a relatively large amount of money.
I never shop at these expensive stores.It's an expensive restaurant, but it's very popular.- antonyms:
- cheap, inexpensive
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| related words: |
copious, costly, fancy, luxurious |
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| derivations: |
expensively (adv.), expensiveness (n.) |
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