excesses

NOUN

overabundance of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exuberance glut overkill surplus waste

STRONG

balance by-product enough exorbitance fat fulsomeness inundation lavishness leavings leftover luxuriance nimiety overflow overload overmuch overrun oversupply overweight plenty plethora profusion redundance redundancy refuse remainder residue rest spare superabundance supererogation superfluity surfeit wastefulness

WEAK

overdose recrement the limit too much too much of a good thing

Antonyms

STRONGEST

insufficiency lack need want

STRONG

base core few little scarcity

WEAK

dearth deficiency deprivation economy frugality moderation poverty privation shortcoming

NOUN

overindulgence in personal desires

Synonyms

STRONGEST

extravagance extreme

STRONG

debauchery dissipation dissoluteness exorbitance extremity immoderation indulgence inordinateness intemperance prodigality saturnalia self-indulgence unrestraint

WEAK

immoderacy overdoing

Antonyms

STRONG

unselfishness

WEAK

dearth deficiency deprivation economy frugality insufficiency lack moderation need poverty privation shortcoming want

Example Sentences

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“You always tend to see these kind of excesses after a very benign period for credit,” said Dan Ivascyn, chief investment officer of Pimco, the bond manager.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

In a note to clients, BCA strategists tell clients that Mexico is well-placed to beat the emerging markets index, citing its strong economic fundamentals and lack of financial excesses.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

"So we have to continue in making the case for an urgent support package to mitigate the worst excesses of what people are experiencing right now."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

As Elon Musk prepares for his next phase, will he rein in any of his excesses?

From Slate • Feb. 6, 2026

In the light of this, The Coronation of Poppea can be seen as a damning, deliberately shocking critique on corruption and the excesses of Roman power, and the pressing need for self-restraint.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall