inexpensive
/,iniks'pensiv/
Definition
- Adjective:
- Low in cost; not expensive: Describes something that costs little money or is priced below the average or expected amount.
- Offering good value for a low price: Implies that the item or service is affordable without necessarily being of poor quality.
Usage
The adjective "inexpensive" is used to describe nouns (things, services, etc.). It is a neutral or positive term, suggesting affordability. It is more formal than "cheap," which can sometimes imply poor quality.
Examples
- General Use:
- We found an inexpensive hotel near the city center.
- The store sells a range of inexpensive yet stylish clothing.
- Comparative/Superlative Forms:
- This model is more inexpensive than the previous one.
- They offer the most inexpensive flights on this route.
Advanced Usage
- "to be inexpensive to maintain/operate": Indicates low ongoing costs.
- Electric cars are inexpensive to maintain compared to gasoline vehicles.
- "relatively inexpensive": Used to emphasize affordability in comparison to something else.
- For a major city, the public transport here is relatively inexpensive.
Variants and Related Words
- Inexpensively (adverb): In a manner that costs little.
- You can travel inexpensively if you plan ahead.
- Inexpensiveness (noun): The quality of being inexpensive. (Note: This form is grammatically correct but less commonly used in everyday speech.)
Synonyms
- Affordable: Priced within one's financial means.
- Economical: Giving good value or service in relation to the money spent.
- Low-cost: Having a low price.
- Budget: Designed for or suitable to a restricted budget (e.g., ).
Antonyms
- Expensive: Costing a lot of money.
- Costly: Involving great expense; high-priced.
- Dear (chiefly British): High in price; expensive.
Related Phrases and Idioms
- "Inexpensive and cheerful": A British idiom describing something that is both affordable and pleasant or satisfactory.
- It's not a luxury restaurant, just an inexpensive and cheerful place for a meal.
- "On a budget": Having only a limited amount of money to spend. While not containing the word "inexpensive," it is a common phrase related to seeking inexpensive options.
- We're traveling on a budget, so we need to find inexpensive accommodations.
Adjective
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relatively low in price or charging low prices
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it would have been cheap at twice the price
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inexpensive family restaurants
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