PROHIBITIVE


Meaning of PROHIBITIVE in English

If the cost of something is ~, it is so high that many people cannot afford it. (FORMAL)

The cost of private treatment can be ~.

ADJ

~ly

Meat and butter were ~ly expensive.

ADV: ADV adj

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