pricey
/ˈpɹaɪsi/
Meanings
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adjective
Of high cost; expensive.
Rhymes
Words rhyming with priceycrime , dime , prime , time
Variants
List of all variants of pricey that leads to same resultpricey , pricier , priciest , pricy
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Originally meant 'dear' or 'precious' in Old French, eventually developing the modern English meaning of 'expensive'.
Trivia
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The term 'pricey' first appeared in English in the late 16th century.
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The most expensive painting ever sold at auction is Leonardo da Vinci's Salvator Mundi, which fetched $450.3 million in 2017.
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The world's most expensive car is the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, which costs a staggering $18.66 million.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
luxury: Luxury goods and services are typically more expensive than necessary, and are often associated with wealth and status.
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affluence: Affluence refers to a state of wealth or prosperity, and can be used interchangeably with 'pricey' to describe expensive things or experiences.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, 'pricey' can refer to expensive items or experiences. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the extravagant parties and luxurious lifestyle of the wealthy characters are described as 'pricey'. In music, the term 'pricey' might be used to describe expensive instruments or recording equipment.
How to Memorize "pricey"
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visualize
- Imagine a high-end store with expensive items, such as designer clothing, jewelry, or electronics. Visualize the price tags and the feeling of splurging on a luxury item.
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associate
- Associate the word 'pricey' with the feeling of indulgence and luxury. Remember that it refers to something that costs a lot of money.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Precious Is What Costs Expensive Yearly' to remember the meaning of 'pricey'.
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