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costly

Pronunciation: [ˈkɔːstli]

Word

Learn how to use costly in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “money”

(adjective) when something is very expensive or requires a lot of money. If you have to pay a lot for something, like a car or a fancy dinner, it is considered costly.

Example

The new computer was costly, but it works really well.

Example

The shoes are not costly; they are on sale for a low price.

Example

How costly is that vacation you want to take?

Context: “importance”

(adjective) when something has a high value or is very important, often in terms of the consequences it can cause. For example, a mistake that could lead to big problems is considered costly.

Example

His costly mistake taught him a valuable lesson about being careful.

Example

Making small errors is not costly; they don’t really change anything.

Example

What are some costly decisions people often make?

How to pronounce costly

Pronunciation: [ˈkɔːstli]

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