costly

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

ruОписывает что-то, что стоит больших денег или влечет за собой значительные потери или жертвы.esDescribe algo que cuesta mucho dinero o que implica pérdidas o sacrificios significativos.frDécrit quelque chose qui coûte cher en argent ou qui entraîne des pertes ou des sacrifices importants.deBeschreibt etwas, das viel Geld kostet oder mit erheblichen Verlusten, Opfern oder Nachteilen verbunden ist.ptDescreve 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.zh形容某物花费大量金钱，或指某事导致重大损失、牺牲或代价。arيصف شيئًا يكلف مبلغًا كبيرًا من المال، أو يترتب عليه خسائر أو تضحيات كبيرة.

1. Expensive B1 formal

   Having a high price; costing a lot of money.

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

   ruДорогойescostoso, carofrCoûteuxdeTeuerptCarozh昂贵的arمكلف

   同义词: dearexorbitantexpensivehigh-pricedoverpricedpriceysteep

   反义词: affordablecheapeconomicalinexpensivelow-cost

2. Causing great loss or damage B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruДорогостоящийescostoso en pérdidas o dañosfrcoûteux (au sens de dommageable)deVerlustreichptCustosozh代价高昂的arمُكَلِّف

   同义词: catastrophicdamagingdeleteriousdestructivedetrimentaldevastatingdisastrousharmfulinjuriousruinous

   反义词: advantageousbeneficialgainfulhelpfulprofitable

• costlier comparative form
• costliest superlative form