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EXTORTIONATE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Extortionate.

How to pronounce extortionate:

UK

Extortionate - as an adjective satellite

Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

Example: "Exorbitant rent"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
exorbitantoutrageoussteepunconscionableusurious

Extortionate - as an adjective

Of, related to or typifying extortion.

Greatly exceeding what is reasonable or moderate; exorbitant.

Example Sentences

"The price of the concert tickets was extortionate."
"I refused to buy the designer handbag at such an extortionate price."
"The hotel charged me an extortionate amount for a bottle of water."
"The cost of parking in the city center is extortionate."
"She felt ripped off by the extortionate fees charged by the lawyer."
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Word Game Points

Is EXTORTIONATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, extortionate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXTORTIONATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is EXTORTIONATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, extortionate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXTORTIONATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is EXTORTIONATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, extortionate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXTORTIONATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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