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costly

CEFR: B2

Requiring a large outlay of money; expensive; or causing catastrophic damage, loss, or hardship.

Synonyms

exorbitant
prohibitive
expensive

Common Collocations

costly mistake
costly affair
prove costly

Example Sentence

Specialized culinary masterclasses at five-star institutes can prove costly for self-funded amateur chefs.

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