exorbitant

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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. adjective greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Etymology

From Middle English exorbitant, through Old French from Late Latin exorbitāns, present active participle of exorbitō (“to go out of the track”), from ex (“out”) + orbita (“wheel-track”); see orbit. Compare French exorbitant.

In classic literature

Synonyms

extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable, usurious

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