costly

//ˈkɒstli//
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Adjective

costlyCanonical form
costlierComparative
costliestSuperlative
1

Expensive; requiring a large amount of money to buy or obtain.

The repairs to the car were very costly.

2

Involving great loss or sacrifice; causing serious damage or harm.

The war was a costly mistake that affected millions of lives.