usurious Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

U*su"ri*ous adjective
Etymology
From Usury.
Definitions
  1. Practicing usury; taking illegal or exorbitant interest for the use of money; as, a usurious person.
  2. Partaking of usury; containing or involving usury; as, a usurious contract. -- U*su"ri*ous*ly, adv. -- U*su"ri*ous*ness, n.

Webster 1913