premium-priced
|pre-mi-um-priced|
/ˈpriːmiəm praɪst/
high-priced due to quality
Etymology
'premium-priced' originates from the combination of 'premium,' which comes from Latin 'praemium,' meaning 'reward,' and 'priced,' derived from the Old French 'pris,' meaning 'value or worth.'
'premium' evolved from the Latin 'praemium' through Old French 'prémium,' while 'priced' came from Old French 'pris,' eventually forming the modern English term 'premium-priced.'
Initially, 'premium' meant 'reward or prize,' but over time it evolved to signify 'superior quality,' leading to the modern meaning of 'premium-priced' as 'high-priced due to superior quality.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a product or service that is sold at a higher price than average, often due to perceived higher quality or exclusivity.
The premium-priced smartphone offers features not found in cheaper models.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42