COSTLY Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

costly

adjective

ˈkȯs(t)-lē

Definition of costly next

as in expensive

commanding a large price running is one sport that does not require a lot of costly equipment

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Recent Examples of costly Aon ranks a wildfire known as the Camp Fire in Paradise, California, in 2018 as the costliest in U.S. history up to now at $12.5 billion, adjusted for inflation. —

Alex Veiga, Chicago Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025 Raymond James sees insured losses in the range of $11 billion to $17.5 billion and said the disaster could become the costliest wildfire in United States history. —

Manya Saini, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 The wildfire event could end up being the costliest blaze in history with losses exceeding $20 billion, estimates JPMorgan. —

Alex Harring, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025 Unusually dry conditions and strong Santa Ana winds have fueled the fires, making them among the most costly in California's history. —

Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for costly