What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
dearer
Example
The price of gas is getting dearer every day. [dearer: comparative adjective]
Example
This necklace is very dear to me because my grandmother gave it to me. [dear: adjective]
pricier
Example
I wanted to buy those shoes, but they were too pricy for my budget. [pricy: adjective]
Example
The restaurant we went to last night was a bit pricier than we expected. [pricier: comparative adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Pricier is more commonly used than dearer in everyday language, especially in American English.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between dearer and pricier?
Dearer is considered more formal than pricier, which is more casual and colloquial.
