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ex·or·bi·tant
 exorbitant
- pronunciation:
- ihg
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tihnt
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adjective |
| definition: |
exceeding the bounds of what is reasonable, fair, or proper; immoderate.
The lawyer charged an exorbitant fee for his services.She seemed to be wearing an exorbitant amount of make-up for such a solemn occasion.- synonyms:
- excessive, extravagant, immoderate, inordinate, unreasonable
- antonyms:
- reasonable
- similar words:
- expensive, extreme, high, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, undue
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| related words: |
colossal, costly, dear, extravagant, fancy, fantastic, stiff, wild |
| derivation: |
exorbitantly (adv.) |
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