costly

• Descreve algo que custa muito dinheiro ou que traz perdas ou sacrifícios significativos; também pode indicar algo de grande valor ou que exige um alto preço.

Describes something that costs a lot of money or involves a significant loss or sacrifice.

1. ExpensiveB1formal

   Having a high price; costing a lot of money.

   Caro

   • The renovation was a costly project.
   • She bought a costly diamond necklace.
   • The repairs turned out to be more costly than expected.

   Sinônimosdearexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedoverpricedpriceysteep

   Antônimosaffordablecheapeconomicalinexpensivelow-cost

2. Causing great loss or damageB2formal

   Resulting in a significant loss, disadvantage, or negative consequence.

   Custoso

   • The mistake proved costly for the company.
   • His delay was a costly error in the competition.
   • The war was costly in terms of human lives.

   Sinônimoscatastrophicdamagingdeleteriousdestructivedetrimentaldevastatingdisastrousharmfulinjuriousruinous

   Antônimosadvantageousbeneficialgainfulhelpfulprofitable