👉 Given to expending a lot of money; profligate, lavish.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look today, At a tricky word that can lead us astray! “Expensive,” it seems, is what we need to know, Let's break it down, and watch our learning grow. The dictionary gives us a helpful clue, "Given to expending a lot of money," it’s true! Think about your toys, or treats you might desire, If they cost a lot, then they're expensive, higher! It also mentions words like "profligate" and “lavish,” see? “Profligate” means spending freely, carelessly! Like buying sweets with no thought for the cost, A little bit wasteful, that’s what it's almost lost. And "lavish" describes a grand and costly show, With fancy decorations, putting on a glow! Think of a birthday party, bursting with delight, If things are lavish, they're expensive and bright. So “expensive” means something costs a lot to buy, More than the average, reaching for the sky! Does that make sense? Any questions you might pose? Let’s discuss this word before it goes!
