extortionate Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation
    usurious; outrageous; exorbitant; unconscionable; steep.
    • exorbitant rent
    • extortionate prices
    • spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
    • usurious interest rate
    • unconscionable spending

WordNet


Ex*tor"tion*ate adjective
Definitions
  1. Characterized by extortion; oppressive; hard.

Webster 1913