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Exorbitant vs Extortionate - What's the difference?

exorbitant | extortionate |

As adjectives the difference between exorbitant and extortionate

is that exorbitant is exceeding proper limits; extravagant; excessive or unduly high while extortionate is of, related to or typifying extortion.

exorbitant

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • exceeding proper limits; extravagant; excessive or unduly high.
    • It's a nice car, but they are charging an exorbitant price for it.
    You also have to pay exorbitant interest if you have credit card debt.
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    • extortionate

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • of, related to or typifying extortion
  • greatly exceeding what is reasonable or moderate; exorbitant