Definition

In a way that is much too high or excessive, often referring to prices or costs.

Example

The hotel charged exorbitantly for a simple room during the holiday season.

Conversation

Have you seen the prices at that new restaurant downtown?

Yeah, they are exorbitantly high for what they offer.

I can't believe people actually pay that much!

I know, right? It’s crazy how some places charge so much.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Exorbitantly → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or away from) and "orbitare" (meaning to wander or to circle). The word describes something that goes beyond the usual limits or bounds, hence excessively high or unreasonable.

Memory Tip

Think of something that goes 'out of bounds' ('ex-') and 'wanders' ('orbitare') beyond what is normal — that's why exorbitantly means excessively high.

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