costly
adjectiveHow many syllables in costly?
There are 2 syllables in the word costly.How to pronounce costly:
Definition of costly:
- costly (adjective):
- entailing great loss or sacrifice.
- commanding a high price especially because of intrinsic worth
Synonyms for costly:
dearly-won
expensive
extravagant
high
luxurious
precious
premium
priceless
pricey
pricy
valuable
Antonyms for costly:
a dime a dozen
affordable
aiding
bargain
bargain-basement
bargainous
budget
cheap
cheap and cheerful
cheapie
cheapo
competitive
cost next to nothing
cost-effective
costless
cut-price
cut-rate
decreased
dime-store
dirt cheap
dirt-cheap
discount
discounted
down
dropped
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