exorbitant
5 synonyms and 5 antonyms for exorbitant, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Unreasonably high, especially in price.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
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."
Full origin of exorbitant →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.".
