transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈkȯs(t)-lē ]
adjective
( cost·li·er ; -est )
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : commanding a high price especially because of intrinsic worth
costly gems
b. : rich , splendid
2. : made or done at heavy expense or sacrifice
a costly mistake
• cost·li·ness noun