expensive[ek spen′siv, ik-]
- The definition of expensive is costly or having a very high price.
An example of an expensive item is a quart of milk selling for $6.
An expensive car.
requiring or involving much expense; high-priced; dear
- Requiring a large expenditure; costly.
- Marked by high prices: expensive stores.
(comparative more expensive, superlative most expensive)