Affordable
adj.hopeful, kindeveryday
What it means
Priced within the realistic means of the people expected to pay.
Reach for it when describing attainable cost without pretending that one price suits every budget
The cooperative offers affordable repairs with fees tied to household income.
Choose between these
7- playful
consumer advice should sound approachable and practical
not when Budget-friendly is promotional language and can conceal a still-high price.
- everyday
the price is low in comparison with similar options
not when Inexpensive does not show whether the intended customer can actually pay.
- warm
the purchase is genuinely within reach
not when Attainable covers any reachable outcome; affordable is specifically about price.
- warm
reasonably priced
value and market context matter more than absolute cheapness
not when A reasonable market price may remain unaffordable to a low-income buyer.
- professional
benefit is strong relative to expense
not when Cost-effective can be expensive and therefore not affordable.
- professional
total cost of use is low over time
not when An economical purchase can have a high upfront price.
- professional
a program or product has a comparatively small stated price
not when Low-cost can imply reduced quality and still needs an actual figure.
Said against
3- unaffordable
- costly
- prohibitive
It naturally appears in
4- affordable housing
The plan reserves riverfront land for permanently affordable housing.
- affordable option
The refurbished model is a reliable affordable option.
- make affordable
Shared transport can make affordable childcare easier to reach.
- remain affordable
The trust structure helps the studios remain affordable for local artists.
Where this comes from
- wiktionary, English adjective sense: inexpensive enough to be afforded opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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