costly

UK
/ˈkɒstli/
US
/ˈkɔːstli/

Traduzioni

costlyadjective
costlier
Comp.
costliest
Super.
UK
/ˈkɒstli/
US
/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.
Traduzioni aggiuntive
costlyadverb
UK
/ˈkɒst.li/
US
/ˈkɑːst.li/
Archaic or literary use meaning 'expensively'

Definizioni

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.