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exorbitant

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Adjective — Unreasonably high, especially in price.

Antonyms

fair modest proper reasonable unextortionate

How to use exorbitant

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

exorbitant price exorbitant fee exorbitant cost charge an exorbitant amount

Etymology

From Late Latin exorbitans, "going off the track," from ex- ("out of") plus orbita ("wheel-track, orbit") — the same root as "orbit."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “exorbitant” mean?

The word “exorbitant” means unreasonably high, especially in price. In plain terms, much more expensive or excessive than is reasonable.

How do you pronounce “exorbitant”?

“Exorbitant” is pronounced ihg-ZAW-bih-tuhnt (/ɪɡˈzoɹbətənt/ in IPA).

How do you use “exorbitant” in a sentence?

Here is “exorbitant” used in a sentence: “The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for room service.”

What is the opposite of “exorbitant”?

The opposite of “exorbitant” — its antonyms — are fair, modest, proper, reasonable and unextortionate.

What part of speech is “exorbitant”?

“Exorbitant” is an adjective.

Where does the word “exorbitant” come from?

The word “exorbitant” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin exorbitans, "going off the track," from ex- ("out of") plus orbita ("wheel-track, orbit") — the same root as "orbit.".

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