The Only Use of
exorbitant
in
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
- There is my explanation; it is sad enough, Poole, ay, and appalling to consider; but it is plain and natural, hangs well together, and delivers us from all exorbitant alarms.†
p. 58.9exorbitant = a lot more than is reasonable or typical
Definition:
a lot more than is reasonable or typical -- often said of price