Spendy

Spendy describes something that is expensive or costly, often implying a degree of extravagance or that the item's price is higher than what might be considered reasonable. The word suggests a significant financial outlay, either in absolute terms or relative to a person's budget or the perceived value of the item. It's a colloquial term, often used in informal contexts to express surprise, disapproval, or awareness of the high price. This 'spendy' nature may apply to goods, services, or experiences. Furthermore, it highlights a potential discrepancy between cost and perceived benefit.

Spendy meaning with examples

• That new sports car is seriously spendy! I'm not sure I could ever justify the expense, even if I had the money. But it looks great. Perhaps I should have bought a cheaper car.
• The restaurant's tasting menu was incredibly Spendy, but the food was truly unforgettable. The culinary experience was so unique that the expensive price did make sense in the end.
• My holiday to the Bahamas was a Spendy trip for sure, but I got to see some gorgeous beaches, it was worth every penny as a once in a lifetime experience.
• Her designer handbag was incredibly spendy! I really loved it though. It looked so good on her. I wouldn't be able to afford one, and frankly, I wouldn't pay so much.
• We thought renting a house for the holidays was going to be less Spendy than the hotel, but the price for the week came up the same. We were both shocked but excited, because the house looked great!