What is the closest synonym for the word ‘Exorbitant’?

Explanation

‘Exorbitant’ describes a price or amount that is unreasonably high, making ‘excessive’ the closest synonym, as in ‘The exorbitant rent forced many tenants to move out.’ The word is almost always used critically, to point out that a cost is far beyond what is fair or justified. Its opposite is ‘reasonable’ or ‘modest.’ Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.