adjective
1.
commanding or being a large price
the scarcer an item becomes the more costly it is
Synonyms: dear, expensive, high; compare precious 1
Related Word: excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, inordinate, steep, stiff; fancy, premium, top
Contrasted words: inexpensive, low, low-priced, reasonable
Antonyms: cheap
2.
Synonyms: precious 1, inestimable, invaluable, priceless, valuable