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Great, or greater than normal, in price
Comparative for much too high, especially in price
“I've managed to catch the last three traveling shows despite the extortionate ticket prices.”
Comparative for greedy or rapacious in nature, especially of money
“The demands created by the king's extravagance were put down to his extortionate nature.”
Comparative for severe or harsh, typically of something dealing with money or finance
“This summer, the infirmary, thanks to the extortionate terms of its contract, found itself with a shortfall of several million.”
Comparative for unreasonable or inappropriate in magnitude
Comparative for very expensive in price
Comparative for expensive, having a high price
Comparative for very expensive in price
Comparative for large in amount, level or degree
Comparative for great, or greater than normal, in price
Comparative for having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain
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