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adjective, -li·er, -li·est.
1.
costing much; expensive; high in price: a costly emerald bracelet; costly medical care.
2.
resulting in great expense: The upkeep of such a large house is costly.
3.
resulting in great detriment: It was a costly mistake because no one ever trusted him again.
4.
of great value; very valuable; sumptuous.
5.
lavish; extravagant.
Related forms
cost·li·ness, noun
o·ver·cost·li·ness, noun
o·ver·cost·ly, adjective
un·cost·ly, adjective
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Word Origin & History
costly
late 14c., from cost + -ly. Earlier formation with the same sense were costful (mid-13c.), costious (mid-14c.).
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