exorbitant

/ɛɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/adjective

Far beyond what is reasonable or fair, especially when talking about prices.

Example sentence

“The hotel charges exorbitant rates during the holiday season.”

Almost always paired with money words: exorbitant prices, fees, rents, or costs. Stronger than 'high' or 'steep', with a built-in accusation of unfairness.

Related words

exoticComing from a distant foreign place and therefore seeming unusual and exciting.exhilarateTo fill someone with happiness and lively energy.expandTo make something grow from a smaller size or form into a larger one; to open out or spread.exhaustiveCovering every possible detail or option; leaving nothing out.expansiveCovering a wide range or a large area; broad in scope.exhaustThe used steam released from an engine's cylinder once it has finished its work there.