extortionate

[ikˈstɔːʃənət]

extortionate Definition

  • 1(of a price) much too high; exorbitant
  • 2(of a demand or claim) unjustifiably high or excessive

Using extortionate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "extortionate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The prices at the amusement park were extortionate.

  • Example

    The landlord's demands for rent were extortionate.

  • Example

    The company charged an extortionate amount for their services.

extortionate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for extortionate

Antonyms for extortionate

Phrases with extortionate

  • interest rates that are excessively high and exploitative

    Example

    The payday loan company charged extortionate interest rates, trapping people in debt.

  • fees that are excessively high and unreasonable

    Example

    The bank charged extortionate fees for overdrafts and late payments.

  • extortionate demands

    demands that are excessively high and unjustifiable

    Example

    The union's extortionate demands led to a prolonged strike.

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Summary: extortionate in Brief

'Extortionate' [ikˈstɔːʃənət] describes prices, demands, or claims that are excessively high or unreasonable. It is often used to criticize companies or individuals who charge too much for their products or services, as in 'The company charged an extortionate amount for their services.' Synonyms include 'outrageous' and 'inflated,' while antonyms include 'reasonable' and 'moderate.'