Prohibitively
Definition
(adv) To an extent that makes it impossible
Examples
“The price of our dream home was prohibitively high, dashing our hopes to pieces.”
“The train to Edinburgh was prohibitively expensive, so we took the bus.”
“Prohibitively cold this morning, the platform was empty by six.”
“I wanted the Leica, but it was prohibitively pricey for a weekend toy.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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