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Definition of costliness

costliness

/ˈkɔːst.li.nəs/
cost · li · ness
Adverb:costlily
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Adjective:costly
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• noun

1

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

Example

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

2

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

Example

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

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• Nearby Words

costar
costing
costless
costliness
costly
costume
costumer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Costliness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/costliness
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