adjective
inexpensive
ih-nihk-SPEHN-sihv
adjective
1
Not costing much; reasonably priced.
"They found an inexpensive hotel just outside the city centre."
"Rice and beans are an inexpensive way to feed a family."
How to Use Inexpensive
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCheap in a good way — affordable without seeming low-quality.
Common mistake
Softer and more positive than cheap, which can suggest poor quality; inexpensive just means the price is low.
Common pairings
relatively inexpensive
inexpensive alternative
Word Forms
more inexpensive comparative, most inexpensive superlative
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Etymology
From in- + expensive, from Latin expensa, "expenses."