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Pricey

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Use 'pricey' when something seems more expensive than expected or compared to others. SlideI liked the watch, but it was a bit pricey for its features.
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Subjective PerceptionPlay
'Pricey' can be subjective; what's pricey to one person might be reasonable to another. SlideSome might find organic food pricey while others believe it's worth the cost.
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Not FormalPlay
'Pricey' is more casual and conversational; avoid in formal writing, like academic papers. SlideWe opted for the less pricey tour for our school trip.