expensive
Translation
expensive, costly
Examples
This car is very expensive.
This car is very expensive.
It was an expensive mistake.
It was an expensive mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) expensive (noun) an expensive watch
Similar Words
Synonyms: costly, pricey; Antonyms: cheap, inexpensive
Etymology
From Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'pendere' (to pay). Something that requires a lot of money to be 'paid out'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'ex-' as 'out' and 'pens-' relating to 'spend'. A lot of money goes 'out' of your wallet.