costliest

ADJECTIVE

expensive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

pricey valuable

WEAK

an arm and leg cher dear excessive executive exorbitant extortionate extravagant fancy high high-priced highly priced inordinate precious premium steep stiff top

Antonyms

WEAK

aiding cheap helpful inexpensive not valuable poor reasonable

ADJECTIVE

priceless

Synonyms

STRONGEST

valuable

WEAK

gorgeous inestimable invaluable lavish luxurious opulent precious rich splendid sumptuous

Antonyms

WEAK

aiding cheap helpful inexpensive not valuable poor reasonable

ADJECTIVE

harmful, damaging

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catastrophic disastrous ruinous

WEAK

deleterious loss-making sacrificial

Antonyms

WEAK

aiding cheap helpful inexpensive not valuable poor reasonable

Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles blazes were the costliest wildfires in world history, with total insured losses estimated at $40 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

It was reported to be the costliest documentary film of all time, even with production costs undisclosed.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Later in the year, Jaguar Land Rover was attacked, in what became the costliest cyber event in UK history.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Of the eight costliest settlements involving the county, six involved the Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

I figure it’s probably the costliest portable item in the entire Clearview Inn, so I hesitate to leave it in my room for the nine or so hours while I’m away at work.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich