Expensive and Moderate

Expensive

Expensive adjective - Commanding a large price.
Usage example: expensive clothing that only the truly wealthy can afford

Moderate is an antonym for expensive in high-priced topic.

Nearby Words: expend, expense, expensively, expensed, expensing

Moderate

Moderate adjective - Avoiding extremes in behavior or expression.

Expensive is an antonym for moderate.

Both words in one sentence

  • While good at close to mid-range engagements, the Imperial Navy struggle at longer ranges due to heavy reliance on macro weapons, a lack of carrier vessels until the late-game (and even then carriers are expensive) and moderate to mediocre speed.
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