exorbitant

Definition

Exceeding proper limits; excessive or unduly high; extravagant.

Etymology

From Middle English exorbitant, through Old French from Late Latin exorbitāns, present active participle of exorbitō (“to go out of the track”), from ex (“out”) + orbita (“wheel-track”); see orbit. Compare French exorbitant.

Example Sentences

• "It’s a nice car, but they are charging an exorbitant price for it."
• "You also have to pay exorbitant interest if you have credit card debt."
• "But whatever might be the internal thoughts of Macedonian officers, they held their peace before Alexander [the Great], whose formidable character and exorbitant self-estimation would tolerate no criticism."