[
UK
/ɛkstˈɔːʃənət/
]
[ US /ɛkˈstɔɹʃəˌneɪt, ɛkˈstɔɹʃənət/ ]
[ US /ɛkˈstɔɹʃəˌneɪt, ɛkˈstɔɹʃənət/ ]
ADJECTIVE
-
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
unconscionable spending
spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
exorbitant rent
extortionate prices
usurious interest rate
How To Use extortionate In A Sentence
- After being faced with the "extortionate" demand, Lee and others at his resort called the Canadian consulate and department of foreign affairs emergency line, only to be told to pay up Toronto Sun
- How do young people have the money to buy these tickets, usually in bulk, and at extortionate prices.
- We would urge everyone living in Lyneham or travelling through on August 13 to boycott the station and make a stand against the extortionate prices we are being charged for petrol.
- In response, the author proposes a new crime of "extortionate destruction."
- There was beer, there was music and there was undercooked greasy food at extortionate prices.
- The advertisement showed no recognition that immediate gratification usually presents a bill, with extortionate interest.
- They were paid little by the state and acquired a reputation for charging extortionate fees and for drunkenness.
- The prices in this shop are extortionate.
- Travellers cite 'extortionate' demands from resorts after Conquest collapse Toronto Sun
- I've managed to catch the last 3 travelling shows, and almost not minded the extortionate ticket prices.
