dearly-won

• Se dit de quelque chose qui a été obtenu ou acquis uniquement au prix de grands efforts, de sacrifices ou de dépenses.

Describes something that has been achieved or obtained only after great effort, sacrifice, or cost.

1. Achieved with great sacrificeC1formal

   Obtained or achieved only after significant loss, effort, or suffering.

   chèrement acquis

   • The victory was a dearly-won prize, costing many lives.
   • His dearly-won freedom came after years of struggle.
   • She cherished her dearly-won reputation in the industry.

   Synonymescostlyhard-fought

   Antonymeseasyeffortlesstrivial