Costly Definition

kôstlē
costlier, costliest
adjective
costlier, costliest
Costing much; expensive; dear.
Webster's New World
Of high price or value; expensive.
Costly jewelry.
American Heritage
At the cost of great effort, damage, sacrifice, etc.
A costly victory.
Webster's New World
Magnificent; sumptuous.
Webster's New World
Lavish; extravagant.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Costly

Adjective

Base Form:
costly
Comparative:
costlier
Superlative:
costliest

Origin of Costly

  • Composition: cost +‎ -ly

    From Wiktionary

Costly Sentence Examples

  • The new constitution, however, proved costly and unworkable, and failed to satisfy either section of the population.

  • The quest was very costly and altogether fruitless.

  • Marble is very durable but also very costly.

  • Several fine hotels and a number of costly residences occupy a plateau along the shore and the hillsides farther back.

  • You can try games you've never played before without committing to their full (costly) versions.

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