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exorbitant

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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \ig-ˈzȯr-bə-tənt\
    • /ɪɡˈzɔː.bɪ.tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \ig-ˈzȯr-bə-tənt\

Definitions of exorbitant word

  • noun exorbitant (of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high. 1
  • adjective exorbitant price: excessively high 1
  • adjective exorbitant If you describe something such as a price or fee as exorbitant, you are emphasizing that it is much greater than it should be. 0
  • adjective exorbitant (of prices, demands, etc) in excess of what is reasonable; excessive; extravagant; immoderate 0
  • adjective exorbitant going beyond what is reasonable, just, proper, usual, etc.; excessive; extravagant 0
See all 5 definitions of exorbitant

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Parts of speech for Exorbitant

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Exorbitant

exorbitant popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for exorbitant

adjective exorbitant

  • excessive — More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.
  • inflated — distended with air or gas; swollen.
  • steep — having an almost vertical slope or pitch, or a relatively high gradient, as a hill, an ascent, stairs, etc.
  • overpriced — to price excessively high; set too high a price on.
  • ridiculous — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
All 28 Synonyms of exorbitant

Antonyms for exorbitant

adjective exorbitant

  • reasonable — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
  • cheap — Goods or services that are cheap cost less money than usual or than you expected.
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  • mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
  • moderate — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
All 9 Antonyms of exorbitant

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