Vocabulary
Exorbitant
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
(of a price or amount charged) unreasonably high.
Urdu meaning
حد سے زیادہ، بکثرت
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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They paid exorbitant premiums, for hollow comfort.As Nato countries have discovered to their cost, Trump`s America will defend its own interests wherever, but it will no longer patrol as the world`s policeman.
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A glass Napoleon
— 2026-03-19
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In the past, owing to exorbitant prices, many consumers would boycott fruit vendors during Ramazan.
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Ramazan relief
— 2026-02-18
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But until that dream is realised, private schools must not burden parents with exorbitant costs.
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A captive market
— 2025-11-23
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While it is true that inflation decreased significantly in 2024-25, it did not lead to a reduction in the exorbitant prices of essential goods, which had risen sharply.
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Poverty puzzle
— 2025-11-14
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Others paid exorbitant amounts to private boat operators to rescue their families and livestock.
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No local lifeline for flood victims
— 2025-10-10
Synonyms
extortionate, extremely high, excessively high, sky-high, excessive, prohibitive,
Antonyms
reasonable, competitive
Curator example
“some hotels charge exorbitant rates for phone calls”
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