extortionate

adjective

ex·tor·tion·ate ik-ˈstȯr-sh(ə-)nət

: characterized by extortion

: excessive, exorbitant

extortionate prices

extortionately adverb

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On top of all that, the first half of 2024 was rife with political tension related to this year’s elections—and not to mention that Olympic ticket prices were extortionate. —

Lindsey Tramuta, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2024 The Brazilian will have a further three years left on his contract at extortionate wages of £300,000 per-week, which Manchester United’s new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be viewing with careful consideration. —

Liam Canning, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024 On a recent Easyjet flight to Barcelona, my packing skills were further challenged when even the fees for large carry-on baggage were unreasonably extortionate. —

Lauren Burvill, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2023 It’s about divorce; it’s about the extortionate cost of dance class. —

Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2021 See all Example Sentences for extortionate