ULTRAEXPENSIVE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

ultraexpensive

adjective

ˌəl-trə-ik-ˈspen(t)-siv

Definition of ultraexpensive

as in expensive

commanding a large price ultraexpensive medical equipment that only the largest hospitals can afford

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According to materials provided to CNBC, Google has also directly targeted Microsoft and Anthropic, claiming their recurring seat fees and separate product licenses make their offerings more expensive and less flexible.

— MacKenzie Sigalos,Drew Troast, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
These Mocoly hiking pants have a slightly sportier look about them without the expensive price tag.

— Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of expensive

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Supporters say shifting unproductive cropland to clean energy will help California meet its 100% renewable power goal, while farm groups warn of losing valuable agricultural land.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
An optional trundle addition can double its capacity without taking up more valuable square footage.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of valuable

Adjective

During Parcells’ reign over the Dolphins, players who made a costly error on game day often showed up for work the next day to find out they were fired.

— Omar Kelly August 30, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026
The floods will likely change that outlook, squeezing a country that’s heavily dependent on tourism while forcing a costly period of reconstruction.

— Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of costly

Adjective

Legends like this one only serve to enhance the value of certain masterpieces crafted from diamonds and precious stones.

— Giorgia Olivieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026
But even more than that, consumers want to trust in organizations while discretionary spending is more precious amid inflation, stagnant wages, and a higher cost of living.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of precious

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