inexpensive

Everyday

Not costing a lot of money; cheap, but in a polite or positive way. tree →

In the lessons

In shopping and money lessons and in adverts: «an inexpensive gift», «an inexpensive way to have fun». It sounds nicer than «cheap», which can also mean poor quality.

Examples

• We found an inexpensive present for Grandma. tree →
• A picnic in the park is an inexpensive day out. tree →
• These pencils are inexpensive but good. tree →
• The café serves tasty, inexpensive food. tree →
• Walking to school is free, and the bus is inexpensive. tree →
• It is inexpensive to grow herbs on a windowsill. tree →

Note

in- + expensive = not expensive. «Inexpensive» is polite and positive; «cheap» can also suggest low quality («cheap plastic»). Do not mix up with «priceless» (worth so much that no price is enough).