Associations to the word «Costly»

Wiktionary

COSTLY, adjective. Of high cost; expensive.

Dictionary definition

COSTLY, adjective. Entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory".
COSTLY, adjective. Having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant".

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