Is 'exorbitant' formal or informal?

What's the difference between 'exorbitant' and 'expensive'?

What is the difference between 'exorbitant' and 'expensive'?

How do I use 'exorbitant' in a sentence?

Can 'exorbitant' describe services and prices?

Is 'exorbitant' a common word in academic writing?

Is 'exorbitant' commonly used in writing?

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exorbitant

/ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/

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adjective

Far too high or extreme compared to what is fair or normal.

The hotel charges an exorbitant rate for the room.
Rent rose to an exorbitant level this year.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: 'exorbitant' implies unreasonably high beyond reasonable limits, stronger than 'expensive' or 'high'. Use it for prices, fines, or demands, but not casual day-to-day shopping.

In other languages

Spanish: Excesivo
Japanese: 過度の
Korean: 과도한
Vietnamese: Đắt vô lý
Chinese: 过高的

Common phrases

exorbitant priceexorbitant costexorbitant fees

Synonyms

ridiculous absurd outrageous extortionate unreasonable

Related words

price cost fee charge steep

Frequently asked questions

Is 'exorbitant' formal or informal?: Is 'exorbitant' formal or informal?
What's the difference between 'exorbitant' and 'expensive'?: What is the difference between 'exorbitant' and 'expensive'?
How do I use 'exorbitant' in a sentence?: Can 'exorbitant' describe services and prices?
Is 'exorbitant' a common word in academic writing?: Is 'exorbitant' commonly used in writing?