expensive
дорогой
high priced
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expensive with Russian translation
expensive usage examples
That leather jacket is very expensive, but it should last for years.
Эта кожаная куртка очень дорогая, но должна прослужить несколько лет.
I love the dress, yet it's too expensive for my budget right now.
Мне нравится платье, но сейчас оно слишком дорогое для моего бюджета.
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expensive belongs to the topic "In a Clothing Store". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
expensive synonyms
Related words worth learning together
The hotel was expensive but very comfortable.
It was a costly mistake to ignore the warnings.
That café is a bit pricey for students.
I won't buy it — it's too dear for me.
драгоценный, ценный (эмоциональный акцент)
She kept the precious locket for decades.
That painting is very valuable.
роскошный, люксовый (подразумевает высокий уровень комфорта)
They stayed in a luxurious resort by the sea.
высококлассный, премиум (подразумевает дорогой и качественный)
They sell high-end audio equipment.
премиальный, повышенной стоимости/качества
They offer a premium subscription with extra features.
The rent is really steep in that neighborhood.
расточительный, чрезмерно дорогой
She led an extravagant lifestyle that cost a lot.
элитный, высококлассный (подразумевает более дорогой сегмент)
They opened an upscale restaurant downtown.
What’s the difference
How is expensive different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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Questions about this word
What does expensive mean?
high priced
How do you pronounce expensive?
expensive is pronounced as /ɪkˈspɛnsɪv/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is expensive used in a sentence?
That leather jacket is very expensive, but it should last for years. Translation: Эта кожаная куртка очень дорогая, но должна прослужить несколько лет.
Is expensive part of Housing and utilities vocabulary?
Yes, expensive (дорогой) can be learned in the Housing and utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is expensive part of Tourism and Adventures vocabulary?
Yes, expensive (дорогой) can be learned in the Tourism and Adventures topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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