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costliness Antonyms

Opposite of costliness

Because the opposite of costliness shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The quality or state of being expensive, high-priced, or requiring a great expenditure of money.

Usage Example

"The sheer cheapness of the renovation project forced the city council to delay construction until the next fiscal year."

Strongest
cheapness
inexpensiveness
Strong
affordability
thriftiness

• noun (Context 2)

The quality of involving severe loss, sacrifice, or detriment.

Usage Example

"Historians often reflect on the emotional harmlessness of prolonged social conflict."

Strong
harmlessness

Similar words to costliness

Words similar to costliness shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

expensiveness
priciness
dearness
extravagance
ruinousness
sumptuousness
lavishness
destructiveness
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Costliness. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/costliness
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