Expensive
Example: The product is expensive but very high quality
Definition
"Expensive" describes something that costs a lot of money or requires significant resources to obtain. For example, when a product is described as "expensive," it implies that its price is high compared to other similar items, often indicating quality or exclusivity.
Etymology
The word "expensive" comes from the Latin verb 'expendere,' meaning 'to weigh out money, pay out.' It entered English in the late 15th century, originally meaning 'costly to buy or maintain.' Did you know? The root 'expend' still relates to spending, which ties directly to the idea of something being 'expensive.'
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"Expensive" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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