1.
If you describe the cost of something as ~, you mean that it costs far more money than you can afford or than is reasonable.
Many Britons will still fear the potentially ~ costs of their legal system.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
...a ~ly expensive court case.
ADV: ADV adj
2.
A ~ process or course of action is one that is likely to lead to ruin.
The economy of the state is experiencing the ~ effects of the conflict.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
...cities ~ly choked by uncontrolled traffic.
ADV: usu ADV -ed