# exorbitant

**Pronunciation:** ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt · eg-ZOR-bi-tunt

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning

Exceeding the bounds of moderation or fairness, especially regarding cost or demand.

## Examples

- The hotel charged an exorbitant fee for a basic bottle of water.
- Many families are being priced out of the city due to exorbitant rent increases.
- The lawyer's exorbitant hourly rate made it impossible for the small business to afford representation.

## Synonyms

- high — A neutral term for a large quantity or cost.
- expensive — General term for something that costs a lot.
- steep — Informal way to say a price is surprisingly high.
- excessive — Implies a price is more than is necessary or reasonable.
- extortionate — Suggests a price is so high it feels like a crime or unfair pressure.

## Antonyms

- reasonable — Fair and acceptable in terms of price.
- moderate — Kept within limits; not extreme.

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