There’s a myth among the non-native English speakers that ‘more costly’ is ungrammatical and ‘costlier’ is grammatical. However, this is not true at all. Both of them are grammatically correct, ‘more costly’ being the widely used one. ‘Costlier’ is used rarely and sounds a bit odd to a native ear.
What is highly costly?
costing much; expensive; high in price: a costly emerald bracelet; costly medical care. resulting in great expense: The upkeep of such a large house is costly. resulting in great detriment: It was a costly mistake because no one ever trusted him again. of great value; very valuable; sumptuous. lavish; extravagant.
Which is the costly cost?
1. Of high price or value; expensive: costly jewelry. 2. Entailing loss or sacrifice: a costly war.
How do you use costly in a sentence?
having a high price.
- Waste of time is the most extravagant and costly of all expenses.
- The six-month delay will be costly for the company.
- The royal train was fitted up with costly furniture.
- Passenger ships are a costly way to travel.
- Our former process was too costly.
Is Costly a formal word?
costly (rather formal) costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay: You want to avoid costly legal proceedings if you can.
What is the opposite of costly in English?
What is the opposite of costly?
| cheap | inexpensive |
|---|---|
| economical | fair |
| low-priced | reasonable |
| reduced | aiding |
| costless | helpful |
What is another word for high cost?
What is another word for high-cost?
| costly | expensive |
|---|---|
| pricy | exclusive |
| exorbitant | overpriced |
| uneconomical | upscale |
| high-value | premium |
What is the adjective for costly?
adjective. /ˈkɔstli/ (costlier, costliest) 1You can also use more costly and most costly. costing a lot of money, especially more than you want to pay synonym expensive Buying new furniture may prove too costly.
What is the difference between expensive and costly?
“Expensive” means that the item costs a lot of money and “costly” means it’s expensive!
