costly

Word parts

cost + -ly

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒst.li/

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Adjective

Positive costly

Comparative costlier

Superlative costliest

1. (formal) If something is costly, it costs a lot of money.
   • Synonyms: expensive and pricey
   • Antonyms: cheap and inexpensive

Related words

• cost