costly

UK
/ˈkɒstli/
US
/ˈkɔːstli/
costlyadjective
costlier
Comp.
costliest
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒstli/
US
/ˈkɔːstli/
Translations
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.
Additional translations
Definitions
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
UK
/ˈkɒst.li/
US
/ˈkɑːst.li/
Archaic or literary use meaning 'expensively'
Definitions
(archaic, literary) In an expensive or lavish manner; at great cost.
The hall was adorned costly with silk banners and gilded candelabra.