extortionately
extortionately · more extortionately · most extortionately
In an extortionate mannerIn an extortionate manner; in a manner that greatly exceeds what is reasonable or moderate.
Meaning
1 sensesIn an extortionate manner; in a manner that greatly exceeds what is reasonable or moderate.
More definitions
- to an exorbitant degree
Forms
more extortionately, most extortionately| Comparative | more extortionately Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most extortionately |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- to an exorbitant degree:exorbitantlyusuriously
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedextortionate
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb