cost
ly
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.
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.
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