What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
pricy
Example
The restaurant's food was good, but it was too pricy for what we got. [pricy: adjective]
Example
I wanted to buy that shirt, but it was too pricy for my budget. [pricy: adjective]
expensive
Example
The car was too expensive for me to afford. [expensive: adjective]
Example
The hotel room was expensive, but it had a great view. [expensive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Expensive is more commonly used than pricy in everyday language, and it is a widely recognized word.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between pricy and expensive?
Expensive is more formal than pricy and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
