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Learn 10 Essential Adjectives for Describing the Price of Things  

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Exorbitant

ADJECTIVE - Advanced

Unreasonably high in price, often to an extreme degree.

The hotel's exorbitant room rates left many travelers seeking more affordable accommodations.

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Inflated

ADJECTIVE - Intermediate

Prices that have been artificially or unfairly raised.

The grocery store’s prices always seem inflated just before a holiday weekend.

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Overpriced

ADJECTIVE - Intermediate

Something priced higher than its value, often implying dissatisfaction with the cost.

The food at the restaurant tasted great, but it was overpriced for the small portions they served.

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Steep

ADJECTIVE - Intermediate

Prices that are higher than normal, but without being excessive or unreasonable.

Residents were surprised by the steep increase in property taxes this year.

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Costly

ADJECTIVE - Intermediate

A price that requires a lot of money.

Traveling during peak season can result in costly airline tickets and accommodation rates.

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Fixed

ADJECTIVE - Basic

A price that is set and does not change, often indicating that it is non-negotiable.

The hotel had a fixed rate for its standard rooms throughout the year, making booking easy.

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Competitive

ADJECTIVE - Intermediate

A price that is similar to or lower than prices offered by competitors, typically used to attract customers.

Despite being a small business, the local bookstore maintained competitive prices to compete with larger chains.

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Reasonable

ADJECTIVE - Basic

A price that is fair, sensible, and within the expected range for the value of the product or service.

The online retailer gained a loyal customer base by offering reasonable shipping rates and fast delivery times.

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Affordable

ADJECTIVE - Intermediate

A price that is within one's financial budget, making it easy to purchase.

The city council introduced affordable public transportation options to improve accessibility for residents.

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Cheap

ADJECTIVE - Basic

A price that is extremely low.

The restaurant's lunch specials were popular among students for their cheap prices and generous portions.

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Price

Definitions Quiz

1. What adjective means “Prices that have been artificially or unfairly raised”?

2. What adjective means “A price that requires a lot of money”?

3. What adjective means “A price that is extremely low”?

4. What adjective means “Unreasonably high in price, often to an extreme degree”?

5. What adjective means “Prices that are higher than normal, but without being excessive or unreasonable”?

6. What adjective means “A price that is within one's financial budget, making it easy to purchase”?

7. What adjective means “A price that is set and does not change, often indicating that it is non-negotiable”?

8. What adjective means “A price that is fair, sensible, and within the expected range for the value of the product or service”?

9. What adjective means “Something priced higher than its value, often implying dissatisfaction with the cost”?

10. What adjective means “A price that is similar to or lower than prices offered by competitors, typically used to attract customers”?