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costly

🇬🇧 UK/'kɒs(t)lɪ/🇺🇸 US/'kɒstli/
IELTSB2

Definitions

adj.

Expensive; involving a great loss or sacrifice.

昂贵的;代价高的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
costprice, expense, loss
+
lyin the manner of
=costly

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The legal battle proved to be a costly endeavor for both parties.

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