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costly

[ kawst-lee, kost- ]

adjective

costlier, costliest.
  1. costing much; expensive; high in price:

    a costly emerald bracelet; costly medical care.

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  2. resulting in great expense:

    The upkeep of such a large house is costly.

  3. resulting in great detriment:

    It was a costly mistake because no one ever trusted him again.

  4. of great value; very valuable; sumptuous.
  5. lavish; extravagant.


costly

/ ˈɒٱɪ /

adjective

  1. of great price or value; expensive
  2. entailing great loss or sacrifice

    a costly victory

  3. splendid; lavish
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzٱԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • Dzl·Ա noun
  • over·Dzl·Ա noun
  • v·Dzl adjective
  • ܲ·Dzl adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of costly1

First recorded in 1350–1400, costly is from the Middle English word costli. See cost, -ly
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With billions in damages, the Palisades fire may be the costliest disaster in L.A. history.

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They’re also less likely to encounter language barriers, resort to costly emergency room visits or forgo care.

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The 20-year-old believes his side are now moving in the right direction after their faltering mid-season form proved costly in domestic and European competitions.

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The victory of the communist regime over the U.S. allied armies in the south effectively ended a costly, three decades-long conflict and unified the country.

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In one official report, a manager wrote that “to bore straight through the mountains is very expensive and to pump over them is likewise costly.”

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