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Vocabulary Entry
costly
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Involving a high expenditure or expense; expensive.
Example Sentences
"The new smartphone is quite costly for most consumers."
"Her costly mistake cost the company a fortune."
"He decided against the costly upgrade due to budget constraints."
N
noun
An amount that is paid or required for something, especially when it's high.
Example Sentences
"The cost of living in this city is rising rapidly."
"They didn't fully consider the hidden costs involved in the project."
"The cost of the repairs was more than he had anticipated."