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Meaning of "expensive" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF EXPENSIVE

expensive  [ɪkˈspɛnsɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF EXPENSIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Expensive is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES EXPENSIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

expensive

Cost

In production, research, retail, and accounting, a cost is the value of money that has been used up to produce something, and hence is not available for use anymore. In business, the cost may be one of acquisition, in which case the amount of money expended to acquire it is counted as cost. In this case, money is the input that is gone in order to acquire the thing. This acquisition cost may be the sum of the cost of production as incurred by the original producer, and further costs of transaction as incurred by the acquirer over and above the price paid to the producer. Usually, the price also includes a mark-up for profit over the cost of production. More generalized in the field of economics, cost is a metric that is totaling up as a result of a process or as a differential for the result of a decision. Hence cost is the metric used in the standard modeling paradigm applied to economic processes. Costs are often further described based on their timing or their applicability.

Definition of expensive in the English dictionary

The definition of expensive in the dictionary is high-priced; costly; dear.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EXPENSIVE


apprehensive
ˌæprɪˈhɛnsɪv
coextensive
ˌkəʊɪkˈstɛnsɪv
comprehensive
ˌkɒmprɪˈhɛnsɪv
counteroffensive
ˈkaʊntərəˌfɛnsɪv
defensive
dɪˈfɛnsɪv
energy-intensive
ˈɛnədʒɪɪnˈtɛnsɪv
extensive
ɪkˈstɛnsɪv
hypotensive
ˌhaɪpəʊˈtɛnsɪv
inexpensive
ˌɪnɪkˈspɛnsɪv
inoffensive
ˌɪnəˈfɛnsɪv
intensive
ɪnˈtɛnsɪv
normotensive
ˌnɔːməʊˈtɛnsɪv
offensive
əˈfɛnsɪv
ostensive
ɒˈstɛnsɪv
pensive
ˈpɛnsɪv
propensive
prəˈpɛnsɪv
superexpensive
ˌsuːpərɪkˈspɛnsɪv
suspensive
səˈspɛnsɪv
tensive
ˈtɛnsɪv
unexpensive
ˌʌnɪkˈspɛnsɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EXPENSIVE

expelling
expend
expendability
expendable
expender
expenditure
expense
expense account
expenses
expenses sheet
expensively
expensiveness
experience
experience table
experienceable
experienced
experienceless
experiential
experientialism
experientialist

WORDS THAT END LIKE EXPENSIVE

ascensive
capital-intensive
charm offensive
distensive
exclusive
expansive
hyperresponsive
hypertensive
inapprehensive
irresponsive
labour-intensive
misapprehensive
nonresponsive
on the defensive
peace offensive
prehensive
responsive
self-defensive
the offensive
unoffensive
unresponsive

Synonyms and antonyms of expensive in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «EXPENSIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «expensive» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of expensive

Translation of «expensive» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF EXPENSIVE

Find out the translation of expensive to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of expensive from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «expensive» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

昂贵的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caro
570 millions of speakers

English

expensive
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

महंगा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غالٍ
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

дорогой
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caro
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ব্যয়বহুল
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cher
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

mahal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

teuer
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

高価な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

비싼
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

larang
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đắt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விலையுயர்ந்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

महाग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pahalı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

costoso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

drogi
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дорогий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scump
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ακριβός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

duur
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

dyr
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dyr
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of expensive

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPENSIVE»

The term «expensive» is very widely used and occupies the 4.255 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «EXPENSIVE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «expensive» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «expensive» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about expensive

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10 QUOTES WITH «EXPENSIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word expensive.
1
Brian Acton
WhatsApp provides phone-number-based messaging, and people asked, 'Isn't that what SMS is?' Yes, but SMS is expensive, antiquated, and what WhatsApp did was modernize and level that playing field. For example, in Europe, if France wants to talk to Belgium, it's extraordinary costly because of border and telecom charges.
2
Red Adair
If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur.
3
Colin Angle
Building robot versions of people is very expensive.
4
Jean-Jacques Annaud
The French have got to understand that a film is so expensive that it can no longer afford to be regional or even national in scope.
5
Sean Astin
The hybrid I have now is one of the least expensive cars I've ever had. I had a BMW 318i convertible once, the ultimate driving machine.
6
Beryl Bainbridge
Being constantly with children was like wearing a pair of shoes that were expensive and too small. She couldn't bear to throw them out, but they gave her blisters.
7
Robert Foster Bennett
The situation in Iraq will be long, it will be expensive and it will be difficult. But in the end, Iraq will very much be worth it.
8
Rod Blagojevich
Ask any woman and she'll tell you: health care for women is more expensive than it is for men. In fact, during their reproductive years, women spend 68% more on health care than men do.
9
Jan de Bont
It's always an enormous pressure when you do a sequel. The demands are so high, and it's expensive.
10
Josh Brolin
The last really expensive trip we took was so uncomfortable. It's so lazy. I want somebody to give me a great $30 massage as opposed to a bad $265 massage.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EXPENSIVE»

Discover the use of expensive in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to expensive and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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How to Look Expensive: A Beauty Editor's Secrets to Getting ...
Andrea Pomerantz Lustig has spent twenty years as a beauty editor, and her contact list is packed with the names of the most exclusive stylists in the business.In How to Look Expensive, she combines her own experience with highly coveted ...
Andrea Pomerantz Lustig, 2012
2
The Most Expensive Game in Town: The Rising Cost of Youth ...
Building on the eye-opening investigation into the damaging effects of the ultra-competitive culture of youth sports in his previous book, Until It Hurts, Mark Hyman's new book looks at the business of youth sports, how it has changed, and ...
Mark Hyman, 2012
3
An Expensive Way to Make Bad People Worse: An Essay on ...
Instead, "An Expensive Way to Make Bad People Worse offers a mainly monetary analysis of why it is absurd fiscal policy to lock people up so often and for so long.
Jens Soering, 2004
4
The Billionaire's Vinegar: The Mystery of the World's Most ...
“Part detective story, part wine history, this is one juicy tale, even for those with no interest in the fruit of the vine.
Benjamin Wallace, 2008
5
The Birds of America
This edition has 65 new images, making a total of 500.
John James Audubon, 1840
6
Expensive People
The books that complete this acclaimed series, A Garden of Earthly Delights, them, and Wonderland, are also available from the Modern Library. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Joyce Carol Oates, 2009
7
Too Expensive to Treat?: Finitude, Tragedy, and the Neonatal ICU
The moral status of newborn infants -- Arguments against the social quality of life model -- The "weak" social quality of life model -- A constructive proposal for reforming the treatment and care of imperiled newborns.
Charles Christopher Camosy, 2010
8
Ignorance Is Expensive
This is the firm belief of theauthor that ignorance and indifference are the greatest obstaclesto progress. However, positive change is possible if it is fuelledby passion and determination.
Osei Owusu Stephen, Owusu Stephen Osei, 2012
9
Expensive Taste
Mirror Carter is a hood chick from Shady Grove Trailer Park who would die to forget her past and bask in a more sophisticated lifestyle.
Tiphani, 2008
10
Computational Intelligence in Expensive Optimization Problems
This is the first book to introduce the emerging field of computational intelligence in expensive optimization problems.
Yoel Tenne, Chi-Keong Goh, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «EXPENSIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term expensive is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Baahubali, India's Most Expensive Film, is Being Compared to …
An epic battle movie, likened to American blockbuster 300, is set to become India's most expensive film ever, but it's not Bollywood that will ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
2
Real Estate Profile: Seattle's Most Expensive Listing
This home in Queen Anne is not just an expensive piece of Seattle real estate -- it's the most expensive piece of Seattle real estate. «seattlepi.com, Jul 15»
3
'Baahubali, Enthiran, RA.One': Most expensive Indian films
One': Most expensive Indian films. Updated on July 10, 2015 12:51 pm. Baahubali, SS Rajamouli, Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Enthiran, Robot, Aishwarya Rai. «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
4
Cleveland Cavs' Face Expensive 'All-In' Season After Re-Signing …
... the 2015-16 Cavaliers are showing money is no object and are set to become the most expensive team in basketball history to prove it. «Bleacher Report, Jul 15»
5
10 most expensive dog breeds
Looking for the most expensive and tony of dog breeds? Check out some of the most expensive breeds to own, according to iheartdogs.com. «Local 10, Jul 15»
6
The 10 most expensive homes you can buy in New York City right now
1 Central Park South #1809 StreeteasyFashion designer Tommy Hilfiger's $75 million Plaza Hotel penthouse is the fourth most expensive ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»
7
Market valuation not expensive at 16x earnings: IIFL
The recent market correction should be seen in a positive light as it is now trading at 16x earnings, which is not expensive, says Prabodh ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
8
How China Is Asia's Most Expensive and Cheapest Market
Some good bargains emerged this week in Hong Kong, but what about across the boarder in the mainland? Bloomberg Intelligence's Tim ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
9
Expensive Cigarettes No Longer Keep Teenagers From Smoking
Fewer American teens smoke cigarettes today than 20 years ago. And taxes on cigarettes are much higher, too. For a while, these two trends ... «FiveThirtyEight, Jul 15»
10
Fighting wildfires becoming much more expensive
That is making wildfires more expensive to fight. Safety is the number-one priority for firefighters. They'll work very hard to defend people and ... «KTVB, Jul 15»

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