The term 'not cheap' can be described in a variety of ways, including 'pricy' (5 letters), 'DEAR' (4 letters), 'CLASSY' (6 letters), 'COSTLY' (6 letters), 'STURDY' (6 letters), 'PRECIOUS' (8 letters), and 'EXORBITANT' (10 letters). These words all imply that something is expensive and of high quality. Pricy and COSTLY both refer to the monetary cost of something, while DEAR and EXORBITANT emphasize the amount of money spent. CLASSY and STURDY suggest that the item is well-made and of good quality, and PRECIOUS implies that it is valuable and worth preserving.