costly

/kˈɒstli/

/ˈkɑstɫi/, /ˈkɔstɫi/

costly

costing much money, often more than one is willing to pay

synonyms : dear(p)

entailing great loss or sacrifice

synonyms : dearly-won

Examples

1. The repair work on the house is going to be costly.

2. The company overlooked a small detail in their contract, and now they're facing a costly lawsuit.

3. The boss called him a waste of skin after he made another costly mistake at work.

4. The medical treatment for her condition was so costly that it felt like it would cost an arm and a leg.