Exorbitant

/ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or degree; excessive.

The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for its services, making it unaffordable for most travelers.

Highly excessive or unreasonable in price or demand.

Many people were shocked by the exorbitant price of the concert tickets.

Outrageously high or extreme.

The cost of living in the city has reached an exorbitant level, putting a strain on residents.

Over the top or beyond acceptable limits.

His exorbitant lifestyle raised eyebrows at the charity event, given his claims of supporting local businesses.

Latin 'exorbitans', from 'exorbitare', meaning 'to turn aside.'

exorbitant prices

Prices that are excessively high or unreasonable.

exorbitant fees

Fees that are much higher than is considered fair or reasonable.

extortionate

Charging an excessively high price.

overpriced

Markedly higher than what is normal or reasonable.

Sky-high

The restaurant's prices are sky-high for what you get.

Through the roof

His medical bills were through the roof after the surgery.