excessive

[ik-ses-iv] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv /

ADJECTIVE

too much; overdone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate enormous exaggerated exorbitant extra extravagant extreme inordinate needless redundant steep superfluous unconscionable undue unreasonable

WEAK

boundless dissipated dizzying immoderate indulgent intemperate limitless more over overboard overkill overmuch plethoric prodigal profligate recrementitious self-indulgent sky-high stiff stratospheric super superabundant supernatural too many towering unbounded unmeasurable way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap close economical essential inexpensive low mild moderate necessary needed reasonable sensible

WEAK

insufficient underdone

Example Sentences

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The company’s vertical integration, from custom chips to a leading large language model, provides financial strength for Alphabet at a time when investors are increasingly concerned about excessive AI spending, Bond said.

From MarketWatch

“We will respond appropriately to excessive moves, including speculative ones, without ruling out any options,” Japanese finance minister Satsuki Katayama said Jan. 14.

From The Wall Street Journal

In really hot places such as Texas and Arizona, cooling systems struggle, either using excessive water to cool or having to throttle the chips to stop them from overheating.

From Los Angeles Times

Core inflation may remain stable and near its long-term average, reflecting steady economic expansion without excessive demand pressures, while the impact of domestic policy reforms on inflation is expected to be limited.

From The Wall Street Journal

In addition to recent geopolitical risks, those names have sold off on fears that excessive spending on AI projects will hurt margins and cash flow.

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