Synonyms for Costly
Definition of 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"
4 synonyms found
Writing tips for "costly"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like dear, expensive, pricey can replace "costly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
"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