What does extortionately mean?
Definitions for extortionately
ex·tor·tion·ate·ly
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Princeton's WordNet
exorbitantly, extortionately, usuriouslyadverb
to an exorbitant degree
"prices are exorbitantly high in the capital"
Wiktionary
extortionatelyadverb
In an extortionate manner; in a manner that greatly exceeds what is reasonable or moderate.
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extortionately
Extortionately refers to something being done in a manner that is grossly overpriced or requires unfairly high rates. It is often used in the context of a situation where someone is charging excessively high prices for goods or services, especially when taking advantage of a circumstance that leaves others little choice but to pay. It is derived from the word 'extortion' which means obtaining something, especially money, through force or threats.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of extortionately in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of extortionately in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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