Definitions

exorbitant

[ig-zawr-bi-tuhnt] / ɪgˈzɔr bɪ tənt /

ADJECTIVE

extravagant, excessive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

enormous inordinate outrageous pricey steep unconscionable unreasonable unwarranted

WEAK

absonant dear exacting expensive extortionate extreme high highway robbery immoderate out of sight over one's head overboard overmuch preposterous stiff towering undue up to here wasteful

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap good mild moderate reasonable sensible warranted

WEAK

inexpensive low

Example Sentences

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High ticket prices and exorbitant transportation and parking fees have angered fans and drawn the attention of politicians and state attorneys general.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Although he is relieved they will avoid what he called "exorbitant" ticket prices, Adonis believes a country that doesn't want to welcome supporters from qualifying teams shouldn't be allowed to host the World Cup.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The number of licensed toys I had as a kid for characters I really didn’t give a damn about is embarrassingly exorbitant.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"For this reason we've decided to stock up now, before prices become exorbitant," Geywitz said.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Undertakers charged the Osage exorbitant rates for a funeral, trying to gouge them, and this was no exception.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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