Exorbitantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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exorbitantly
[ ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtəntli ]
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
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:
🇵🇹 exorbitantemente
🇮🇳 अत्यधिक रूप से
🇩🇪 übermäßig
🇮🇩 sangat mahal
🇺🇦 надмірно
🇵🇱 niezwykle
🇯🇵 法外に
🇫🇷 exorbitamment
🇪🇸 exorbitantemente
🇹🇷 aşırı derecede
🇰🇷 터무니없이
🇸🇦 بشكل مفرط
🇨🇿 nadměrně
🇸🇰 nadmerne
🇨🇳 过高地
🇸🇮 pretirano
🇮🇸 óforsk
🇰🇿 шектен тыс
🇬🇪 გაუმართლებლად
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq
🇲🇽 exorbitantemente
Word origin
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.