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Accostly

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Meaning: Costly; expensive

Example: The accostly diamond necklace was the highlight of the auction.

Sense 2:

Meaning: Offensive in speech or behavior

Example: The accostly remarks made by the politician angered many members of the audience.

Part of Speech: Adverb

Sense 1:

Meaning: In a costly manner; expensively

Example: She bought the dress accostly but believed it was worth the price.

Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Sense 1:

Meaning: To address or approach someone boldly or aggressively

Example: The stranger accosted me on the street and asked for directions.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Meaning: Someone who is intrusive or brash in approaching others

Example: The man was known in the neighborhood as an accostly, always involving himself in others' affairs.

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