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usurious

adjective

Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
U
Ends with
S
Contains
SU
Scrabble score
8

How it sounds

Pronunciation

juːˈʒuːɹɪəs

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

    “Exorbitant rent”

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Example Sentences

Exorbitant rent
Extortionate prices
Spends an outrageous amount on entertainment
Usurious interest rate
Unconscionable spending

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