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Exorbitant

usgb/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/Volume
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Used to express disapproval or frustration about high costs. SlideI was shocked by the exorbitant charges for the hotel room.
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Implies that the price or amount is not just high, but unreasonably so. SlideThe exorbitant cost of college tuition is a major concern.
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'Exorbitant' strongly highlights the extent to which costs exceed what is fair or appropriate. SlideRenting that luxury car is exorbitant and not worth it.
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ExcessiveExtremeInflateOutrageousOverpricedProhibitiveReasonableUnaffordableUnjustified
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