Pronunciation

/kəˈstəli/

Definitions

Adjective

• Costly: Expensive; requiring a large amount of money or resources. For example: “The surgery was very costly due to the advanced medical technology involved.”
• Time-consuming: Taking a significant amount of time or effort. For example: “The project was both costly and time-consuming.”

Phrases

• “A costly mistake”
• “A costly affair”
• “Costly consequences”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The designer dress was too costly for her budget.”
• Adjective (time-consuming): “Running a small business can be both financially and time-costly.”
• Noun: “The expedition’s high costs strained the team’s finances.”

Synonyms

• Expensive
• Pricy
• Exorbitant
• Hefty
• Deterrent
• Onerous

Antonyms

• Inexpensive
• Affordable
• Reasonable
• Budget-friendly
• Economical