EXORBITANTLY

exorbitantly, extortionately, usuriously

(adverb) to an exorbitant degree; “prices are exorbitantly high in the capital”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

exorbitantly (comparative more exorbitantly, superlative most exorbitantly)

In an exorbitant manner, excessively.

Source: Wiktionary

Ex*or"bi*tant*ly, adv.

Definition: In an exorbitant, excessive, or irregular manner; enormously.

EXORBITANT

Ex*or"bi*tant, a. Etym: [L. exorbitans, -antis, p. pr. of exorbitare to go out of the track; ex out + orbita track: cf. F. exorbitant. See Orbit.]

1. Departing from an orbit or usual track; hence, deviating from the usual or due course; going beyond the appointed rules or established limits of right or propriety; excessive; extravagant; enormous; inordinate; as, exorbitant appetites and passions; exorbitant charges, demands, or claims. Foul exorbitant desires. Milton.

2. Not comprehended in a settled rule or method; anomalous. The Jews . . . [were] inured with causes exorbitant, and such as their laws had not provided for. Hooker.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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