Definition

The most expensive or having the highest price.

Example

This restaurant is known for its priciest dishes, which are often made with rare ingredients.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the new restaurant that just opened downtown?

Yeah, I heard it's one of the priciest places in the area.

I wonder if the food is really worth that much.

I guess we should try it out sometime to find out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Priciest → It is formed from "price" (from Old French *priz*, meaning value or worth) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "priciest" means having the highest value or cost.

Memory Tip

Think of 'price' as the value of something, and remember that 'priciest' means the one with the highest value.

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