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Definition of exorbitantly
exorbitantly
/ɪɡˈzɔːr.bɪ.tənt.li/
ex · or · bi · tant · ly
Adjective:exorbitant
exorbitantly Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
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• adverb
1
To an unreasonably high, excessive, or astronomical degree, especially with regard to price, cost, or financial demands.
Example
"Medical treatments and prescription medications in some private clinics remain exorbitantly expensive for uninsured patients."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'exorbitant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Exorbitant' derives from Late Latin 'exorbitantem' (present participle of 'exorbitare'), meaning 'to deviate from a track', composed of 'ex-' (out of) and 'orbita' (wheel-rut or track).
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Exorbitantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/exorbitantly