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costly

cost·ly [ káwstlee ] (comparative cost·li·er, superlative cost·li·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. expensive: costing large sums of money to buy

2. luxurious: using expensive and luxurious materials

3. involving effort or time: involving a great deal of effort, time, or sacrifice

4. damaging: causing great loss, damage, or suffering


cost·li·ness noun
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