Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation.
1 Now, Captain, paying extortionate prices is no way to make a profit.
2 Wagons could not be hired except by paying the most extortionate rates.
3 Still, money is very scarce and bank interest almost extortionate just now.
4 In fact, petrol prices across Europe are as good as extortionate .
5 I protested against this extortionate demand in every way I could think of.
6 In addition, the cost of journal articles can be downright extortionate .
7 So Timsen named an extortionate figure and allowed himself to be beaten down.
8 The class of lawyers was large, and their gains were extortionate .
9 He took off an extortionate discount for a very short loan.
10 It was more extortionate than anything I had known at Brofft's.
11 It is indeed possible to get around extortionate wireless charges.
12 People take advantage in every sense, charging you extortionate prices.
13 With the people who say the ticket prices for their summer shows are extortionate .
14 If you have a decent job, you can at least afford the extortionate rents.
15 This extortionate pricing gave rise to resentment and thriving markets in pilfered Microsoft applications.
16 There were three years to run and the rent was not extortionate - for the times.
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