premium
3 antonyms for premium — opposites grouped by meaning.
Adjective — Of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective
Of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version.
“She paid extra for a premium mattress that lasts for years.”
Opposites
2. noun
The amount paid regularly for an insurance policy.
“We pay the home insurance premium in monthly instalments.”
3. noun
An amount added on top of the usual price, reflecting extra value.
“Rare vintage records often sell at a premium among collectors.”
Opposites
Antonyms
How to use premium
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
insurance premium
premium quality
at a premium
pay a premium
Etymology
From Latin praemium ("prize, reward").
Full origin of premium →Frequently asked questions
What does “premium” mean?
The word “premium” means of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version. In plain terms, something extra-good or extra-expensive, or the regular payment you make for insurance.
How do you pronounce “premium”?
“Premium” is pronounced PREE-mee-uhm (/ˈpɹiː.miː.əm/ in IPA).
How do you use “premium” in a sentence?
Here is “premium” used in a sentence: “The airline offers a premium cabin with extra legroom.”
What part of speech is “premium”?
Depending on how it is used, “premium” can be an adjective and a noun.
Where does the word “premium” come from?
The word “premium” comes from Latin. From Latin praemium ("prize, reward").
Is “premium” a common word?
“Premium” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “premium” have?
“Premium” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version.
What is the difference between "premium" as an adjective and as a noun?
As an adjective, "premium" describes something of higher quality, price, or status than the standard version, such as premium fuel. As a noun, it most often means the amount paid regularly for an insurance policy. The same word can therefore describe quality or name a payment.
What is the difference between "premium" and "deluxe"?
Both suggest higher quality than standard, but "premium" emphasises superior quality, price, or status, often as a product tier. "Deluxe" stresses luxury and added comfort or features. Marketers use both to signal an upgraded version.
