Exorbitantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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exorbitantly
[ ษชษกหzษหrbษชtษntli ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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exorbitantly |
Used when describing something that is unreasonably high in amount, particularly prices or fees.
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extremely |
Used to emphasize a high degree of something, often in a positive or neutral sense.
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unreasonably |
Used to describe something that lacks justification or is unfair, often used in negative contexts.
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excessively |
Used to indicate something that goes beyond what is usual, necessary, or proper, across various contexts.
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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:
๐ต๐น exorbitantemente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคคเฅเคฏเคงเคฟเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช รผbermรครig
๐ฎ๐ฉ sangat mahal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะดะผััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ niezwykle
๐ฏ๐ต ๆณๅคใซ
๐ซ๐ท exorbitamment
๐ช๐ธ exorbitantemente
๐น๐ท aลฤฑrฤฑ derecede
๐ฐ๐ท ํฐ๋ฌด๋์์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ู ูุฑุท
๐จ๐ฟ nadmฤrnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ nadmerne
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟ้ซๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ pretirano
๐ฎ๐ธ รณforsk
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตะบัะตะฝ ััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฃแแแ แแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษddindษn artฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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