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usurious

usu·rious

UK/juːˈʒuːɹɪəs/ US/juːˈzjuːɹɪəs/ uncommon

adjective

1.

greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation

  • “exorbitant rent”
  • “extortionate prices”
  • “spends an outrageous amount on entertainment”
  • “usorious interest rate”
  • “unconscionable spending”

Origin

From usury + -ous.

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