World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesमहंगा
Pronunciation / Transliteration: mahaṅgā
"यह रेस्तरां बहुत महंगा है।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Referring to something that has a high cost or is expensive.
"The high-priced restaurant was fully booked for the weekend." - 2
Indicating a premium or luxury quality associated with a significant price.
"She prefers to shop at high-priced boutiques for unique fashion items."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'high-priced' is a compound adjective formed from 'high', originating from Old English 'hēah', meaning elevated or great, and 'priced', derived from the noun 'price', which comes from Latin 'pretium', meaning value or worth. The combination reflects a modern usage that emphasizes the elevated cost of goods or services.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "High-Priced"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "High-Priced" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
Cher
Transliteration: ʃɛʁ
"Ce restaurant est très cher."
Teuer
Transliteration: ˈtɔʏ̯ɐ
"Dieses Restaurant ist sehr teuer."
Costoso
Transliteration: kosˈtoːzo
"Questo ristorante è molto costoso."
Caro
Transliteration: ˈkaɾo
"Este restaurante es muy caro."
Caro
Transliteration: ˈkaɾu
"Este restaurante é muito caro."
महंगा
Transliteration: mahaṅgā
"यह रेस्तरां बहुत महंगा है।"
昂贵
Transliteration: ángguì
"这家餐厅很昂贵。"
비싼
Transliteration: bissan
"이 식당은 매우 비쌉니다."
高価な
Transliteration: kōkana
"このレストランはとても高価です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Hindi termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "High-Priced"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.