Definitions
- Describing something that is expensive and not worth the cost. - Referring to an item or service that is overpriced or marked up beyond its actual value. - Talking about a product or service that is costly and may not be affordable for everyone.
- Referring to something that costs a lot of money. - Describing a product or service that is high in price due to its quality or rarity. - Talking about an item or service that is beyond the means of most people.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that costs a lot of money.
- 2Both words can be used to express dissatisfaction with the cost of something.
- 3Both words can be used to describe luxury items or services.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Expensive is more commonly used than pricy in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Pricy has a negative connotation, suggesting that something is not worth the cost, while expensive can be neutral or positive, indicating high quality or rarity.
- 3Degree: Pricy suggests that something is overpriced or marked up beyond its actual value, while expensive simply means that something costs a lot of money.
- 4Formality: Expensive is more formal than pricy and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
Remember this!
Pricy and expensive are synonyms that both describe something that costs a lot of money. However, pricy has a negative connotation and suggests that something is overpriced or not worth the cost, while expensive can be neutral or positive, indicating high quality or rarity. Expensive is more commonly used and formal than pricy, and it is a widely recognized word.
