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excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
extravagantly
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"Dario was ambitious, eager to succeed and be recognized for it, but not excessively or abnormally," says Marre, now a research director at France's INSERM.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Vice President JD Vance recently drew attention when he described the tendency of machines to excessively agree with their users as “kind of satanic.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

These cells can grow excessively in rheumatoid arthritis and contribute to inflammation, thickening of joint tissue, and damage to cartilage and bone.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 23, 2026

The Midwest and Eastern U.S. are expecting an excessively humid week, with daytime temperatures soaring to the 90s and 100s and nighttime temperatures that only drop into the 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026

She tended to show off excessively during these visits, rushing to help Mother out in ways she would not have dreamed of without an audience.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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