Definition

The quality or state of being expensive or having a high price.

Example

The costliness of the new smartphone made many people reconsider their purchase.

Conversation

Have you heard about the costliness of living in the city now?

Yeah, it's really getting out of hand!

It's crazy how much rent has increased due to that costliness.

I know, it makes finding a decent place so much harder.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Costliness → It is formed from "cost" (from Old French *coste*, meaning expense or price) and "-liness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "costliness" refers to the quality of being expensive or having a high price.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'cost' which relates to expense, and remember that 'costliness' means the quality of being expensive.

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