Costly Definition & Meaning
costly
- adjective
- entailing great loss or sacrifice; "a dearly-won victory"
- having a high price; "costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"
"Costly" in song lyrics
See how costly is used in real songs:
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"Yeah, if you cross me, that'll be costly"
Boot Camp Clik — Don't You Cross The Line -
"Them dum-dum moves gonna prove to be costly"
Digital Underground — Holla Holiday -
"Championships mostly, put Hennessy to my lips costly"
DJ Pooh f/ Threat — Gangsta Vocabulary
Words that rhyme with costly
Usage tips for "costly"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "costly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for costly to find words that pair well.