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spendy Synonyms

Another word for spendy

Choosing another word for spendy depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Expensive or costly (used informally, especially in the northwestern and midwestern United States).

Usage Example

"The artisanal bakery downtown makes delicious pastries, though their prices are a bit pricey."

Strongest
pricey
expensive
Strong
costly
steep
high-priced
dear
Weak
upscale

• adjective (Context 2)

Inclined to spend money freely or extravagantly.

Usage Example

"Tourists tend to feel more free-spending while on vacation than they do at home."

Strongest
free-spending
spendthrift
Strong
extravagant
lavish
prodigal
improvident

Opposites of spendy

The opposite of spendy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inexpensive
cheap
frugal
thrifty
affordable
penny-pinching
tightfisted
low-cost
See all opposites of spendy

• Nearby Words

spender
spending
spendthrift
spendy
sperm
sperm whale
spermicide

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spendy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spendy
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