Exorbitant

usgb/ɪɡˈzɔːrbɪtənt/
adjective

Much too high in price or amount.

They are charging exorbitant prices for a small piece of cake.
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  • exorbitant prices
  • exorbitant fees

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Used to express disapproval or frustration about high costs.

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I was shocked by the exorbitant charges for the hotel room.
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Unreasonable Costs

Implies that the price or amount is not just high, but unreasonably so.

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The exorbitant cost of college tuition is a major concern.
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Powerful Adjective

'Exorbitant' strongly highlights the extent to which costs exceed what is fair or appropriate.

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Renting that luxury car is exorbitant and not worth it.
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excessiveextremeinflateoutrageousoverpricedprohibitoryreasonableunaffordableunjustified
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