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- [kawst-lee, kost-]
- /ˈkɔst li, ˈkɒst-/
- /ˈkɒst.li/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawst-lee, kost-]
- /ˈkɔst li, ˈkɒst-/
Definitions of costliest word
- adjective costliest costing much; expensive; high in price: a costly emerald bracelet; costly medical care. 1
- adjective costliest resulting in great expense: The upkeep of such a large house is costly. 1
- adjective costliest resulting in great detriment: It was a costly mistake because no one ever trusted him again. 1
- adjective costliest of great value; very valuable; sumptuous. 1
- adjective costliest lavish; extravagant. 1
- noun costliest Superlative form of costly. 1
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Origin of costliest
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, costly is from the Middle English word costli. See cost, -ly
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Parts of speech for Costliest
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costliest popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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