exorbitant
Translation
exorbitant, excessive
Examples
Das ist ein exorbitanter Preis.
That is an exorbitant price.
Er hat einen exorbitanten Appetit.
He has an exorbitant appetite.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + Noun (attributive use) an exorbitant price
Noun + sein + ((Adjective)) (predicative use) The prices are exorbitant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excessive, outrageous, unreasonable; Antonyms: reasonable, moderate
Etymology
From Latin 'exorbitare' (to go off the track). 'ex-' (out of) + 'orbita' (track, orbit).
Memory Tips
Think of a price that is 'out of orbit' – far beyond the normal range.