Extortionate

/ɪkˈstɔːrʃənət/
adjective

A very high price or demand that seems unreasonable.

She complained about the extortionate prices at the resort.
Visual representation of "extortionate" - A very high price or demand that seems unreasonable

Often appears as...

  • extortionate prices
  • extortionate demand

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Disapproving

adjective

A very high price or demand that seems unreasonable.

She complained about the extortionate prices at the resort.
Visual representation of "extortionate" - A very high price or demand that seems unreasonable

Often appears as...

  • extortionate prices
  • extortionate demand

Usage tips

Disapproving

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Visual representation of "extortionate"
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Negative Feeling

Use 'extortionate' to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval towards very high costs.

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They're charging extortionate fees for basic services, which is unacceptable.
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Emphasize Unfairness

Apply 'extortionate' when you believe a price or demand is not just high, but unfairly so.

Illustration for Emphasize Unfairness
Paying $15 for a cup of coffee is absolutely extortionate!
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Controversial Usage

The term can sometimes seem offensive, so be cautious when using it to avoid insulting someone unintentionally.

Illustration for Controversial Usage
Calling the artist's commission extortionate was rude and caused a heated argument.
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Negative Feeling

Use 'extortionate' to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval towards very high costs.

Illustration for Negative Feeling
They're charging extortionate fees for basic services, which is unacceptable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasize Unfairness

Apply 'extortionate' when you believe a price or demand is not just high, but unfairly so.

Illustration for Emphasize Unfairness
Paying $15 for a cup of coffee is absolutely extortionate!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Controversial Usage

The term can sometimes seem offensive, so be cautious when using it to avoid insulting someone unintentionally.

Illustration for Controversial Usage
Calling the artist's commission extortionate was rude and caused a heated argument.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Negative Feeling

Use 'extortionate' to express your dissatisfaction or disapproval towards very high costs.

Illustration for Negative Feeling
They're charging extortionate fees for basic services, which is unacceptable.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Emphasize Unfairness

Apply 'extortionate' when you believe a price or demand is not just high, but unfairly so.

Illustration for Emphasize Unfairness
Paying $15 for a cup of coffee is absolutely extortionate!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Controversial Usage

The term can sometimes seem offensive, so be cautious when using it to avoid insulting someone unintentionally.

Illustration for Controversial Usage
Calling the artist's commission extortionate was rude and caused a heated argument.
Visual representation of the word "Extortionate"

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Quote examples

David Lammy

British Politician

People 'demand' the opportunity to gamble away money they do not have, just like people 'demand' money from loan sharks at extortionate interest rates. This is a warped, empty type of freedom, in which the powerful are free to exploit the vulnerable.
Portrait of David Lammy

Quote examples

Tom Malinowski

An American government that really wanted to stick it to the Chinese Communist Party would be reinforcing U.S. alliances in Asia, instead of threatening to withdraw troops from South Korea and Japan until they pay extortionate rates for U.S. bases.
Portrait of Tom Malinowski

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Dawn Foster

British Journalist

Cooking requires time, effort and fuel: increasing numbers of people I've visited can't even afford to turn on the kettle for a cup of tea as they eke out every penny to feed their extortionate gas and electric meters.
Portrait of Dawn Foster

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John Barrowman

American Actor

I have a real passion for driving. Earlier on in my life I wanted to be a race car driver. But I don't pay an extortionate amount of money for cars. I'm pretty frugal.
Portrait of John Barrowman

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Russell Tovey

English Actor

At Christmas time, I spent an extortionate amount of money on Buzz Lightyear toys, baby clothes, Disney cars and the like.
Portrait of Russell Tovey

Quote examples

David Lammy

British Politician

People 'demand' the opportunity to gamble away money they do not have, just like people 'demand' money from loan sharks at extortionate interest rates. This is a warped, empty type of freedom, in which the powerful are free to exploit the vulnerable.
Portrait of David Lammy

Quote examples

Tom Malinowski

An American government that really wanted to stick it to the Chinese Communist Party would be reinforcing U.S. alliances in Asia, instead of threatening to withdraw troops from South Korea and Japan until they pay extortionate rates for U.S. bases.
Portrait of Tom Malinowski

Quote examples

Dawn Foster

British Journalist

Cooking requires time, effort and fuel: increasing numbers of people I've visited can't even afford to turn on the kettle for a cup of tea as they eke out every penny to feed their extortionate gas and electric meters.
Portrait of Dawn Foster

Quote examples

John Barrowman

American Actor

I have a real passion for driving. Earlier on in my life I wanted to be a race car driver. But I don't pay an extortionate amount of money for cars. I'm pretty frugal.
Portrait of John Barrowman

Quote examples

Russell Tovey

English Actor

At Christmas time, I spent an extortionate amount of money on Buzz Lightyear toys, baby clothes, Disney cars and the like.
Portrait of Russell Tovey
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