exorbitant
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
SpaceX had barely finished making the most exorbitant market claim in capitalist history before word leaked that Anthropic would make a bigger one.
From Slate ● Sep. 1, 2026
Paying 6.5% interest rate on a mortgage seems exorbitant compared to the sub-2% rate I can get as a Singaporean back home.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 10, 2026
New York City, where exorbitant rents suck up much of young residents’ income, is both a very expensive place to date and filled with outdoor options for meetups on the cheap.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Merz said the government would not accept what he called "exorbitant" levels of sick leave in the wake of the pandemic.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
Those willing to pay the exorbitant fees are shifted backward in time to view history firsthand.
From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson
Vocabulary lists containing exorbitant
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
The Hunger Games
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT Words Beginning with "E"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
