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extortionate
What does extortionate mean?
extortionate (adjective): greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use extortionate in a sentence?
- Extortionate prices. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
Where does extortionate come from?
From extortion + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of extortionate?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “extortionate” mean?
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
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evincing strength and health; strong; both large and healthy
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genuine, honest, and free from pretense or deceit; heartfelt
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greatly exceeding what is moderate or reasonable; exorbitant
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regulatory
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legitimate
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artificial
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exorbitant
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