Exorbitantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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exorbitantly

 

[ ษชษกหˆzษ”หrbษชtษ™ntli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used to describe an excessive or unreasonable amount

In an exorbitantly expensive city like New York, even basic necessities can cost a fortune. Prices are exorbitantly high during the holiday season, making it difficult for many families to afford gifts.

Synonyms

excessively, extremely, unreasonably.

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Word Description / Examples
exorbitantly

Used when describing something that is unreasonably high in amount, particularly prices or fees.

  • The rent in this neighborhood is exorbitantly high
  • The restaurant charges exorbitant prices for their dishes
extremely

Used to emphasize a high degree of something, often in a positive or neutral sense.

  • He is extremely talented
  • The weather was extremely cold
unreasonably

Used to describe something that lacks justification or is unfair, often used in negative contexts.

  • The boss's demands were unreasonably strict
  • She was unreasonably upset over a minor issue
excessively

Used to indicate something that goes beyond what is usual, necessary, or proper, across various contexts.

  • She exercises excessively, spending hours at the gym every day
  • Drinking excessively can harm your health

Examples of usage

  • The hotel charged exorbitantly for a bottle of water.
  • She was exorbitantly paid for her work on the project.
  • The company's CEO was criticized for earning exorbitantly high salaries.
  • I refuse to pay such an exorbitant price for a simple meal.
  • The tickets for the concert were priced exorbitantly, causing many fans to miss out.

Translations

Translations of the word "exorbitantly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น exorbitantemente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคคเฅเคฏเคงเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช รผbermรครŸig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sangat mahal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะดะผั–ั€ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niezwykle

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆณ•ๅค–ใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท exorbitamment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ exorbitantemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸฤฑrฤฑ derecede

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ„ฐ๋ฌด๋‹ˆ์—†์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ู…ูุฑุท

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nadmฤ›rnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nadmerne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ‡้ซ˜ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pretirano

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณforsk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะตะบั‚ะตะฝ ั‚ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒฃแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒ—แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™ddindษ™n artฤฑq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ exorbitantemente

Etymology

The word 'exorbitantly' originates from the Latin word 'exorbitant-' which means 'deviating from the ordinary'. It was first used in the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, it has come to be associated with describing prices, fees, or amounts that are unreasonably high or excessive.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,378, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.