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extortionately

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial extortionately has 1 sense
  1. exorbitantly, extortionately, usuriously - to an exorbitant degree; "prices are exorbitantly high in the capital"
    Derived from adjective extortionate1

Definitions from the Web

Term: Extortionately

Definition

adverb

1. In an extortionate manner; in a way that involves unfair and excessive demands for payment or prices.

2. In a highly priced or overpriced manner.

Usage

Popular Usage:

"The hotel was charging extortionately high prices for a basic room."

"The company is selling their products extortionately, taking advantage of the high demand in the market."

Local Usage:

"The street vendor was selling fruits extortionately during the tourist season."

"The repair shop in our neighborhood always charges extortionately for their services."

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