Definitions
- Describing a price or cost that is unreasonably high or excessive. - Referring to a demand or request that is unreasonable or beyond what is expected. - Talking about an amount or quantity that is excessive or beyond what is necessary.
- Describing a price or cost that is artificially raised or increased. - Referring to a value or estimate that is exaggerated or overstated. - Talking about a sense of importance or self-worth that is exaggerated or overblown.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is beyond what is reasonable or expected.
- 2Both words can refer to prices, costs, or values that are higher than they should be.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and suggest something is unfair or unjust.
What is the difference?
- 1Cause: Exorbitant suggests that the high price or demand is due to external factors, while inflated implies that the high value or estimate is artificially raised.
- 2Degree: Exorbitant suggests a more extreme level of excessiveness than inflated.
- 3Focus: Exorbitant emphasizes the cost or demand itself, while inflated emphasizes the artificial or exaggerated nature of the value or estimate.
- 4Usage: Exorbitant is typically used to describe prices or demands, while inflated is more commonly used to describe values or estimates.
- 5Connotation: Exorbitant has a more serious and negative connotation, while inflated can have a slightly less severe connotation.
Remember this!
Exorbitant and inflated are synonyms that describe something that is beyond what is reasonable or expected. However, exorbitant suggests a high price or demand due to external factors, while inflated implies an artificially raised value or estimate. Additionally, exorbitant is typically used to describe prices or demands, while inflated is more commonly used to describe values or estimates.
