Definition of usurious Usurious

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We found 5 definitions of usurious from 3 different sources.

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What does usurious mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

usurious - greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation; "exorbitant rent"; "extortionate prices"; "spends an outrageous amount on entertainment"; "usurious interest rate"; "unconscionable spending"
  exorbitant, extortionate, outrageous, steep, unconscionable
  immoderate beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • usurious (Adjective)
    Of or pertaining to usury.
  • usurious (Adjective)
    Exorbitant.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • usurious (a.)
    Practicing usury; taking illegal or exorbitant interest for the use of money; as, a usurious person.
  • usurious (a.)
    Partaking of usury; containing or involving usury; as, a usurious contract.

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