Exorbitant: meaning, definitions and examples

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exorbitant

 

[ ษชษกหˆzษ”หrbษชtษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

cost

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

Synonyms

excessive, extreme, outrageous.

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Word Description / Examples
exorbitant

Use this when describing something, especially prices or demands, that are unreasonably high and go beyond what is considered acceptable.

  • The hotel charges an exorbitant fee for WiFi.
  • The rent in that area is exorbitant.
excessive

This word is used for something that goes beyond what is necessary, acceptable, or reasonable, not just in cost but in any amount or degree.

  • He was penalized for using excessive force during the match.
  • They spent an excessive amount of time on a trivial task.
extreme

This should describe something that is very severe, intense, or at the highest degree, often at the far ends of a range.

  • The weather conditions were extreme and dangerous.
  • His reaction was extreme and unwarranted.
outrageous

Use this when referring to something that is shockingly excessive, offensive, or goes beyond normal limits, often with a negative connotation.

  • The politician made an outrageous statement during the debate.
  • The prices at that restaurant are simply outrageous.

Examples of usage

  • The price of the designer handbag was exorbitant.
  • The exorbitant fees charged by the lawyer left the client in shock.
  • The exorbitant cost of healthcare in the United States is a major concern.
Context #2 | Adjective

behavior

Going far beyond what is right or proper; excessively forward.

Synonyms

immoderate, unreasonable, unwarranted.

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exorbitant

Used when referring to prices or fees that are unreasonably high.

  • The hotel charges an exorbitant price for even a simple room
  • The cost of the concert tickets was exorbitant
immoderate

Refers to behaviors, amounts, or actions that exceed the normal or acceptable limits and often implies lack of balance.

  • His immoderate drinking habits are worrying
  • The party had immoderate use of decorations and lights
unreasonable

Describes demands, expectations, or behaviors that are not fair or sensible.

  • It is unreasonable to expect employees to work 12 hours a day without extra pay
  • Her demands for the project were unreasonable considering the limited resources
unwarranted

Used to describe actions or claims that lack justification or are not called for.

  • His accusations were unwarranted and hurtful
  • The police received unwarranted complaints about the party noise

Examples of usage

  • His exorbitant demands made it difficult to work with him.
  • The exorbitant behavior of the guest at the party was embarrassing to the host.

Translations

Translations of the word "exorbitant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exorbitante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเฅเคฏเคงเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผbermรครŸig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berlebihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดะผั–ั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wygรณrowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณ•ๅค–ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exorbitant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exorbitante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ฐ๋ฌด๋‹ˆ์—†๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุจุงู„ุบ ููŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™emrลกtฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neprimeranรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡้ซ˜็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ofmikill

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบั‚ะตะฝ ั‚ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ddindษ™n artฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exorbitante

Etymology

The word 'exorbitant' originated from the late Latin word 'exorbitant-' (stem of 'exorbitans'), present participle of 'exorbitare' meaning 'to go out of the track'. The term was first recorded in the late 15th century. Over time, 'exorbitant' evolved to signify something exceeding proper limits, especially in terms of cost or behavior.

See also: orbit, orbital, orbitally, orbiter.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,539, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.