costly - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

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costing much money, often more than one is willing to paycosting much money, often more than one is willing to pay

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Synonyms

dear costly dear(p)high-priced exorbitant steep expensive overpriced pricey pricy

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cost

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Comparative

costlier

Superlative

costliest

1

costing much money, often more than one is willing to pay

The decision to renovate the kitchen was a costly undertaking.
Buying a house in that neighborhood would be costly due to high property prices.
The medical treatment for his condition was extremely costly, but necessary.
The repair for the car's transmission was going to be costly, so they decided to trade it in instead.
The university tuition fees were too costly for many students, so they sought scholarships or financial aid.

Synonyms:

dear dear(p)high-priced exorbitant steep expensive overpriced pricey pricy

2

causing significant pain or hardship

The breakup was costly, leaving her heartbroken.
Moving abroad was a costly decision, separating him from family.
The argument was costly, straining their friendship.
The war proved to be a costly conflict, resulting in many lives lost.

Synonyms:

painful dearly-won shattering