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costly

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cost⋅ly

  [kawst-lee, kost-]
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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.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME costli. See cost1 , -ly

Related forms:
cost⋅li⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
1. dear, high-priced. See expensive.
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cost·ly   (kôst'lē)   
adj.   cost·li·er, cost·li·est

  1. Of high price or value; expensive: costly jewelry.

  2. Entailing loss or sacrifice: a costly war.

cost'li·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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