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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Meltzer has even seen patients come in with burns from excessive showering.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

The Fed routinely considers excessive leverage in the household and financial sectors as a potential systemic risk, however.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

The Chinese government last year clamped down on what it saw as excessive competition in the EV industry, fearful that a vicious price war was hurting suppliers and contributing to the deflationary mood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Broadly, the schools accuse Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat and TikTok of being intentionally designed to be addictive, which has allegedly harmed children mentally and emotionally through their excessive use of platforms.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

We were so tightly packed into that narrow courtyard that some children fainted from excessive heat and stuffiness.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane

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