What does costly mean?
Costly means Of high cost; expensive..
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/ˈkɒst.li/ · adjective
Of high cost; expensive..
a costly activity
a costly error
In the early days troubles were experienced with oscillation from the rod drive and with the transformers, but were overcome later, and these machines performed useful service until superseded by more modern locomotives less costly in maintenance.
Individual mistakes proved costly for Wigan who, particularly after the half-time introduction of Hugo Rodallega, dominated for long periods.
Since sexual relationships are more costly for female primates – they bear the kids – females are the choosier sex.
Costly is a simpler game than cribbage.
Use costly when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Costly means Of high cost; expensive..
Common synonyms include dear, expensive, prohibitive, pricy.
Possible antonyms include costlessly.
a costly activity
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