prohibitively
adverb/proʊˈhɪbɪtɪvli/
Frequency rank: #18,418 most common English word
Meaning
To a degree that prevents action or use, especially due to excessive cost or difficulty.
Example sentence
The cost of renting an apartment in the city centre is prohibitively high for most young workers.
Synonyms & related words
- excessively
- impossibly
- unreasonably
- unaffordably
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