exorbitant

exorbitant is a 10-letter English word with 3 senses as adjective in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: Departing from an orbit or usual track; hence, deviating from the usual or due course; going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety; excessive; extravagant; enormous; inordinate; as, exorbitant appetites and passions; exorbitant charges, demands, or claims. Face value is 19 in Scrabble and 21 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

10 letters · Scrabble 19 · Words With Friends 21 · 3 senses

Definitions

1. adjective. Departing from an orbit or usual track; hence, deviating from the usual or due course; going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety; excessive; extravagant; enormous; inordinate; as, exorbitant appetites and passions; exorbitant charges, demands, or claims.
2. adjective. Not comprehended in a settled rule or method; anomalous.
3. adjective. greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

   "exorbitant rent"

   "extortionate prices"

   Synonyms: extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious

Synonyms

extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious

Common word forms

exorbitantly

Words from these letters

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