pricey
UK: ˈpraɪsi | US: ˈpraɪsi
adj. costing a lot of money; expensive
The word "pricey" is derived from the noun "price" (Middle English pris, from Old French pris, ultimately from Latin pretium meaning "value" or "reward") combined with the suffix "-y," which forms adjectives indicating a characteristic (e.g., "sunny," "messy"). The suffix "-y" here conveys the quality of being high in price. The term emerged in the early 19th century as a colloquial way to describe something expensive, retaining the core idea of "price" while adding a casual tone.
The restaurant is a bit pricey, but the food is exceptional.
She avoided buying the pricey designer handbag.
Organic produce tends to be more pricey than conventional options.
The hotel’s rooftop bar offers pricey cocktails with a great view.
He complained about the pricey tickets for the concert.