is similar to
very expensive
"big-ticket items like cars and furs"; "a big-ticket government program"
is similar to
having a high price
"costly jewelry"; "high-priced merchandise"; "much too dear for my pocketbook"; "a pricey restaurant"
is similar to
entailing great loss or sacrifice
"a dearly-won victory"
is similar to
too costly for the value
"overpriced items at resort shops"
see also
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
"a valuable diamond"