Affordable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl/ af·ford·able

Meaning & Definition of Affordable

Affordable (adjective)

  1. able to be afforded, having a cost that is not too high

Affordable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being within the financial means of most people

    "once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed"

    similar: accessible, popular
    related: bargain-basement, budget, cheap, discount, inexpensive, low, low-end, rock-bottom, moderate, modest, reasonable
    near: costly, dear, expensive, high, high-end, upscale

  2. costing little

    "they've added some affordable options"

    similar: bargain-basement, budget, cheap, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-price (chiefly British), cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, el cheapo, inexpensive, low, low-end, popular, reasonable
    related: cheapish, moderate, discount, discounted, fire-sale, lowered, reduced, wholesale, valueless, worthless, supercheap, ultracheap
    opposite: costly, dear, deluxe, expensive, high, high-ticket, precious, premium, pricey, spendy (chiefly Northwest), valuable
    near: increased, inflated, exorbitant, extravagant, overpriced, prohibitive, prohibitory, steep, stiff, superexpensive, ultraexpensive, unreasonable, invaluable, priceless, luxurious

Related Entry: Afford (verb)

Afford is a different word from Affordable. The synonyms below are for afford, not for affordable.

  1. to have enough money for

    "we can't afford a new car this year"

    similar: go, swing
    related: cover, expend, finance, outlay, pay (for), pony up, spring (for), pick up, purchase, take, acquire, get, obtain, procure, secure, bid, offer, bankroll, endow, subsidize, underwrite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Affordable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Affordable:

Chiefly British: cut-price
accessible, popular, bargain-basement, budget, cheap, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-rate, dime-store, dirt cheap, el cheapo, inexpensive, low, low-end, reasonable

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Affordable

Words with the opposite meaning of Affordable:

costly, dear, deluxe, expensive, high, high-ticket, precious, premium, pricey, spendy, valuable

Related Words for Affordable

discount, rock-bottom, moderate, modest, cheapish, discounted, fire-sale, lowered, reduced, wholesale, valueless, worthless, supercheap, ultracheap

Near Antonyms of Affordable

high-end, upscale, increased, inflated, exorbitant, extravagant, overpriced, prohibitive, prohibitory, steep, stiff, superexpensive, ultraexpensive, unreasonable, invaluable, priceless, luxurious

Word Forms of Affordable

Derived words: affordability (noun), affordably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Affordable

afford + -able

First known use: 1647

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Affordable

Frequently Asked Questions about Affordable

What does "Affordable" mean?

"Affordable" means able to be afforded, having a cost that is not too high. As an adjective, it is defined as: able to be afforded, having a cost that is not too high. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Affordable"?

Other words for "Affordable" include accessible, popular, bargain-basement, budget, cheap, cheapie, cheapo and chintzy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Affordable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Affordable"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Affordable". Common alternatives include accessible, popular, bargain-basement, budget, cheap, cheapie, cheapo, chintzy, cut-price and cut-rate.

What is the opposite of "Affordable"?

Antonyms of "Affordable" include costly, dear, deluxe, expensive, high, high-ticket, precious and premium. Near antonyms include high-end, upscale, increased and inflated.

How do you use "Affordable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Affordable" in a sentence: "once those electronic devices became affordable, sales skyrocketed"; "they've added some affordable options".

Is "Affordable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Affordable" is an adjective.

Is "Affordable" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Affordable" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Affordable"?

"Affordable" is pronounced /ə-ˈfȯr-də-bəl/ and divided into syllables as af·ford·able.