Associations to the word «Exorbitant»

Wiktionary

EXORBITANT, adjective. Exceeding proper limits; extravagant; excessive or unduly high.

Dictionary definition

EXORBITANT, adjective. Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending".

Wise words

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