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
Those that need money then turn to informal lenders, who can charge exorbitantly high interest rates.
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Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Because there are no Trader Joe's stores abroad, resale prices, such as those listed for American consumers, are often exorbitantly higher than the price paid in-store.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
If Alabama loses, fans may call for DeBoer to be fired, but that would be exorbitantly expensive for the university.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2025
There’s a Sondheimian rhythm to its profanities, and its exorbitantly long music montages swell with unguarded feeling.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Antonoff appeared to rebuff this assertion, especially in light of the way the extremely active resale markets often push prices to exorbitantly high points.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2025
Food had been so exorbitantly expensive.
—Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 2025
Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 13 Jan. 2026
Because there are no Trader Joe's stores abroad, resale prices, such as those listed for American consumers, are often exorbitantly higher than the price paid in-store.
—Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
If Alabama loses, fans may call for DeBoer to be fired, but that would be exorbitantly expensive for the university.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 19 Dec. 2025
There’s a Sondheimian rhythm to its profanities, and its exorbitantly long music montages swell with unguarded feeling.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Antonoff appeared to rebuff this assertion, especially in light of the way the extremely active resale markets often push prices to exorbitantly high points.
—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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Now is a good time to evaluate soil structure for overly wet or dry areas and take steps to improve problem spots before spring planting.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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Although sandals that are too small are an issue, overly large flip-flops can be just as frustrating.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Eating too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol, a waxy substance that can build up in your arteries, narrowing and constricting them, and affecting blood flow.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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For You Page fueling the resurgence—celebrities of all ages have eagerly embraced the trend, too.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Decrease the Humidity Level in Your Home If your home is excessively humid, the moisture can settle on the floor and leave it slippery.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
9 Jan. 2026
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Beck has been excessively maligned considering the career body of work, his record as a starter now 37-5.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Exorbitantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exorbitantly. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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