costliness
li, ˈkɒst- adjective, cost·li·er, cost·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.
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costly (ˈkɒstlɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | of great price or value; expensive |
| 2. | entailing great loss or sacrifice: a costly victory |
| 3. | splendid; lavish |
| 'costliness | |
| —n | |
| costly (ˈkɒstlɪ) | |
| —adj , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | of great price or value; expensive |
| 2. | entailing great loss or sacrifice: a costly victory |
| 3. | splendid; lavish |
| 'costliness | |
| —n | |
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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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