as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
the exorbitantly priced concert tickets had us wondering if we were personally footing the bill for the band's private jet
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Recent Examples of exorbitantly
Antonoff appeared to rebuff this assertion, especially in light of the way the extremely active resale markets often push prices to exorbitantly high points.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Food had been so exorbitantly expensive.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Food had been so exorbitantly expensive.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exorbitantly
Adverb
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In an overly dramatic transformation sequence, Robert’s boss removes the necklace and is bathed in light — only to wind up a few inches shorter and brunette.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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If this sounds overly complicated, don't fret.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The event’s attendees want in on the action, too.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Spartans got the last laugh for now, too, taking both games.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Hoka Men’s Arahi 7 Running Shoes Made with a plush tongue and a design that prevents your foot from rolling excessively inward, the Arahi 7s is perfect for people who overpronate.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Anyone who brags excessively about his or her offspring on social media will immediately be incarcerated for at least a week.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Exorbitantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorbitantly. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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