extortionate

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/
US: /ɪkˈstɔːrʃənət/

  1. Extortionate prices are much too high and unfair.

    1. The shop charges extortionate prices for drinks
    2. During the holidays, some hotels charge extortionate rates because they know people will pay them

Synonyms

exorbitant excessive outrageous unconscionable unreasonable rapacious
extortionate adjective

  1. Characterized by the act of obtaining something through force, threats, or unfair means, especially money.

    1. The extortionate businessman demanded money for protection
    2. They were running an extortionate scheme that targeted small business owners in the neighborhood

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "extortionate" is /ɪkˈstɔːʃənət/ in British English and /ɪkˈstɔːrʃənət/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "extortionate": exorbitant, excessive, outrageous, unconscionable, unreasonable, rapacious.

Example usage of "extortionate": "The shop charges extortionate prices for drinks". More examples on the page.