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Exorbitant

Verb / ɪˈgzɔ:rbɪtʌnt / Another word for exorbitant — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent; highly excessive

Synonyms & similar words

outrageous steep extortionate usurious unconscionable outrageous extreme unreasonable immoderate inordinate prohibitive sky-high excessive extravagant steep towering unconscionable unjustifiable unwarranted overpriced over-the-top overinflated overweening pricey spendy

Example sentences

  1. The cost of the dress was exorbitant, so I decided to buy a cheaper one.
  2. The amount of homework given by the teacher was exorbitant and made me stressed.
  3. The amount of sugar in the drink was exorbitant and made it unhealthy.
  4. The price of the house was exorbitant, so we decided to rent instead.
  5. The amount of time it took to finish the race was exorbitant and made me tired.

Quotes

  • The cost of living has gone up, and the cost of dying has gone up even more. It's ridiculous and exorbitant.
  • The love of money is the root of all evil. The lust for money leads to exorbitant and unnecessary expenditure.
  • I believe in the power of the imagination to remake the world, to release the truth within us, to hold back the night, to transcend death, to charm motorways, to ingratiate ourselves with birds, to enlist the confidences of madmen. I believe in my own weakness as a vehicle for the divine, and I am exorbitant in my passions.

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