Meaning & use

Pricier

adjective·Everyday

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More expensive; comparative form of pricy or pricey.

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The organic produce was noticeably pricier than the conventional options.

Flights get pricier the closer you book to the departure date.

A note on using this word

'Pricey' is an informal coinage from the noun 'price,' first recorded in the early 20th century.

Words with a similar meaning

costlierdearer

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Words with an opposite meaning

cheaper

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