What does extortious mean?
Extortious means (obsolete) extortionate; excessive.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(obsolete) extortionate; excessive.
extortious cruelties
Use extortious when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Extortious means (obsolete) extortionate; excessive.
Common synonyms include extortionate, extortive, inordinate, disproportionate.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
extortious cruelties
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