Both Uses of
exorbitant
in
The Fountainhead
- She wore a plain gray suit; the contrast between its tailored severity and her appearance was deliberately exorbitant—and strangely elegant.†
Chpt 1.9 *exorbitant = a lot more than is reasonable or typical
- He gave exorbitant tips.†
Chpt 3.5
Definition:
a lot more than is reasonable or typical -- often said of price