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হোমঅভিধানEexpensively

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expensively

expensively
Adverb

This adverb describes an action performed at a high cost or a state of being characterized by luxury and extravagance. It is most frequently used to modify verbs of purchase or creation, or as a predicate adjective describing the appearance of an object. While it denotes a high price, it does not inherently imply value or quality; something can be expensively made but still be poorly designed.

In terms of register, it is a neutral term, though in social contexts, it often carries a subtle connotation of ostentation or luxury. It is distinct from "costly," which is more frequently used as an adjective to describe the price of a single item rather than the manner in which something is acquired or decorated.

Meanings

Adverbexpensively

At a high cost.

Dress expensively.

Adverbexpensively

In a lavish or luxurious manner.

Live expensively.

Examples

The company renovated the lobby very expensively to impress investors.

The company renovated the lobby very expensively to impress investors.

Business

I think I dressed too expensively for a casual lunch.

I think I dressed too expensively for a casual lunch.

They lived expensively in a penthouse overlooking the city.

They lived expensively in a penthouse overlooking the city.

That mistake cost the firm expensively in the long run.

Business

The ballroom was expensively decorated with gold leaf and crystals.

The ballroom was expensively decorated with gold leaf and crystals.

Romance

Why did you buy that car so expensively when there were better deals available?

Why did you buy that car so expensively when there were better deals available?

The royal court spent expensively on feasts and celebrations.

The royal court spent expensively on feasts and celebrations.

History

She always tastes the most expensively prepared dishes on the menu.

She always tastes the most expensively prepared dishes on the menu.

Gourmet

I cannot afford to travel so expensively every summer.

Travel

Collocations & Compounds

live expensively

Verb collocation: to maintain a lifestyle that requires a large amount of money

He began to live expensively after winning the lottery.

decorate expensively

Verb collocation: to adorn a space using high-cost materials and luxury items

The hotel lobby was decorated expensively to attract high-net-worth clients.

cost expensively

Verb collocation: to result in a high financial loss or penalty

furnish expensively

Verb collocation: to equip a room or house with high-priced furniture

The apartment was furnished expensively with Italian marble and velvet.

spend expensively

Verb collocation: to use money in a lavish or extravagant way

Etymology

Derived from the adjective "expensive," which comes from the Middle English "expensif," originating from the Old French "expensif" and the Latin "expensus," the past participle of "expendere" meaning to weigh out or pay out.

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