Nota: La traducción de esta entrada está actualmente en revisión de calidad, por lo que parte del contenido se muestra temporalmente solo en inglés.
Esta entrada aún no se ha traducido a tu idioma, así que se muestra el original a continuación.
exorbitantly
This adverb carries a strong negative connotation, implying that a price or demand is not just high, but unfairly or ridiculously so. It suggests a violation of reasonable limits or a lack of proportion between the cost and the actual value of the item or service.
Because of its intensity, it is most frequently paired with adjectives like expensive, priced, or costly. Using it in a casual setting can sound slightly formal or dramatic, making it particularly effective for expressing indignation or shock regarding financial costs.
Meanings
Examples
The hotel prices in the city center are exorbitantly high during the peak season.
Why is this bottled water priced so exorbitantly?
The consultant charged an exorbitantly high fee for a simple report.
I cannot believe they are charging exorbitantly for parking in this lot.
The cost of maintaining the ancient castle was exorbitantly expensive.
He realized he had paid exorbitantly for a piece of art that was actually a fake.
The rent for a small apartment in this neighborhood has become exorbitantly expensive.
They are asking an exorbitantly high price for a used car in such poor condition.