Usurious (Adjective)
Meaning
Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The loan shark was notorious for charging usurious interest rates to desperate borrowers.
- The company's usurious profit margins sparked widespread criticism from consumer advocacy groups.
- She was shocked to discover that her new credit card came with a usurious APR of 30%.
- The tourists were outraged by the usurious prices being charged for basic accommodations in the popular destination.
- Critics accused the government of tolerating usurious fees imposed by banks on their customers.