What does "priciest" mean?

superlative form of pricey: most pricey

What is a synonym for "priciest"?

Common synonyms include: costly, dear, expensive, costly, dear, dear-bought.

Priciest

adj

adj ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

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superlative form of pricey: most pricey form-of, superlative
"The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters […]. But the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna. That would be the frozen chicatanas – giant winged ants – at around $500 a kilo."

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costly dear expensive costly dear dear-bought

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"The San Juan market is Mexico City's most famous deli of exotic meats, where an adventurous shopper can hunt down hard-to-find critters […]. But the priciest items in the market aren't the armadillo steaks or even the bluefin tuna. That would be the frozen chicatanas – giant winged ants – at around $500 a kilo."

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