costly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Of high cost; expensive.
noun
  1. Short for costly colours.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɒst.li/ en-us-costly.ogg

Word forms

costly costlier more costly costliest most costly

Etymology

From Middle English costly, costely, costeley, equivalent to cost + -ly.

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