exorbitant
Meanings
Adjective Satellite
- greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
- "exorbitant rent"
Adj
- Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English exorbitant, through Old French from Late Latin exorbitāns, present active participle of exorbitō (“to go out of the track”), from ex (“out”) + orbita (“wheel-track”); see orbit. Compare French exorbitant.
Synonyms
disproportionate, exorbiant, exorbitant, extortionable, extortionate, extortious, extravagant, inordinate, outrageous, sky-high, steep, unconscionable, usurious
Antonyms
Scrabble Score: 19
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