Exorbitant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ig-ˈzȯr-bə-tənt/ ex·or·bi·tant

Meaning & Definition of Exorbitant

Exorbitant (adjective)

  1. not coming within the scope of the law
  2. exceeding the customary or appropriate limits in intensity, quality, amount, or size

Exorbitant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount

    "the cost of our stay was so exorbitant you would have thought that we had bought the hotel and not just spent a few nights there"

    similar: baroque, devilish, excessive, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate, inordinate, insane, intolerable, lavish, over-the-top, overdue, overextravagant, overmuch, overweening, plethoric, steep, stiff, towering, unconscionable, undue, unmerciful, a bit much
    related: boundless, endless, immeasurable, infinite, limitless, unbearable, unjustifiable, unwarranted, improper, inappropriate, thick, unseemly, unrestrained
    opposite: middling, moderate, modest, reasonable, temperate
    near: deficient, inadequate, insufficient, minimal, minimum

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Exorbitant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Exorbitant:

baroque, devilish, excessive, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate, inordinate, insane, intolerable, lavish, over-the-top, overdue, overextravagant, overmuch, overweening, plethoric, steep, stiff, towering, unconscionable, undue, unmerciful, a bit much

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Exorbitant

Words with the opposite meaning of Exorbitant:

middling, moderate, modest, reasonable, temperate

Related Words for Exorbitant

boundless, endless, immeasurable, infinite, limitless, unbearable, unjustifiable, unwarranted, improper, inappropriate, thick, unseemly, unrestrained

Near Antonyms of Exorbitant

deficient, inadequate, insufficient, minimal, minimum

Word Forms of Exorbitant

Derived words: exorbitantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Exorbitant

Middle English, from Late Latin exorbitant-, exorbitans, present participle of exorbitare to deviate, from Latin ex- + orbita track of a wheel, rut, from orbis disk, hoop

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Exorbitant

What does "Exorbitant" mean?

"Exorbitant" means not coming within the scope of the law. As an adjective, it is defined as: not coming within the scope of the law.

What is another word for "Exorbitant"?

Other words for "Exorbitant" include baroque, devilish, excessive, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate and inordinate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Exorbitant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Exorbitant"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Exorbitant". Common alternatives include baroque, devilish, excessive, extravagant, extreme, fancy, immoderate, inordinate, insane and intolerable.

What is the opposite of "Exorbitant"?

Antonyms of "Exorbitant" include middling, moderate, modest, reasonable and temperate. Near antonyms include deficient, inadequate, insufficient and minimal.

How do you use "Exorbitant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Exorbitant" in a sentence: "the cost of our stay was so exorbitant you would have thought that we had bought the hotel and not just spent a few nights there".

Is "Exorbitant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Exorbitant" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Exorbitant"?

"Exorbitant" is pronounced /ig-ˈzȯr-bə-tənt/ and divided into syllables as ex·or·bi·tant.

What is the origin of the word "Exorbitant"?

"Exorbitant" comes from Middle English, from Late Latin exorbitant-, exorbitans, present participle of exorbitare to deviate, from Latin ex- + orbita track of a wheel, rut, from orbis disk, hoop. First known use: 15th century.