English / word
prohibitive
adjective C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
Excessively high in cost, making something impossible or difficult to afford.
In context
01
The prohibitive price of real estate in the city forced many families to move away.
02
The cost of the medication is prohibitive for many families.
Synonyms
excessive,expensive,exorbitant
Antonyms
affordable,reasonable,cheap
Collocations
prohibitive price,prohibitive cost,prohibitive expense