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costly

/ˈkɒstli/

/ˈkɔːstli/

Translations

costlyadjective

costlier

Comp.

costliest

Super.

/ˈkɒstli/

/ˈkɔːstli/

The repairs to the car were very costly.

Ремонт автомобиля был очень дорогостоящим.

The project turned out to be more costly than anticipated.

Проект оказался более затратным, чем ожидалось.

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costlyadverb

/ˈkɒst.li/

/ˈkɑːst.li/

Archaic or literary use meaning 'expensively'

costlyadjective

Involving great expense; high-priced.

The costly jewelry was kept in a secure vault.

Causing loss or disadvantage; having a high cost in terms of consequences.

The decision to delay the project proved to be a costly mistake.

costlyadverb

(archaic, literary) In an expensive or lavish manner; at great cost.

The hall was adorned costly with silk banners and gilded candelabra.