costly
Pronunciation: [ˈkɔːstli]
Word
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?
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