extortionate
ex·tort·ion·ate
extortionate · more extortionate · most extortionate
Of, related to, or typifying extortionOf, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”).
UK/ɛkˈstɔːʃənət/US/ɛkˈstɔɹʃənət/
» Many influencers and YouTubers often release a range of cosmetics at extortionate prices.
Meaning
2 sensesOf, related to, or typifying extortion (“the practice of obtaining money or other property by the use of force or threats”).
Greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
Examples
1 sentencesMany influencers and YouTubers often release a range of cosmetics at extortionate prices.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From extortion + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).From extortion + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Forms
more extortionate, most extortionate| Comparative | more extortionate Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most extortionate Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
17 synonymsextortionaryextortiousextortivegripefuldisproportionateexorbiantexorbitantextravagantinordinatepenalsky-highusuriousextortionable
Close in meaning
- greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation:exorbitantoutrageoussteepunconscionableusurious
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form