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EXPENSIVE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word expensive. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word expensive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXPENSIVE

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costly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• entailing great loss or sacrifice

• having a high price

dear
nounn
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

• a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

adverb

• with affection

• at a great cost

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• sincerely earnest

• having a high price

exorbitant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

high-priced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a high price

lavish
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• very generous

• characterized by extravagance and profusion

verb

• expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns

luxurious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

• ostentatiously rich and superior in quality

overpriced
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• too costly for the value

pricey
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having a high price

valuable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

noun

• something of value

adjective satellite

• having worth or merit or value

Best Hypernyms For EXPENSIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expensive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
costly dear high-priced luxury steep valuable

Alternatives for COSTLY

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