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excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
extravagantly
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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If lighting is too dim and the pupil narrows excessively at short viewing distances, retinal activity may not be strong enough to support normal visual development.

From Science Daily

Taxi drivers in Greece on Wednesday kicked off a two-day nationwide strike over new rules which they say excessively favour private vehicles for hire.

From Barron's

Countless financial advisers and asset managers are saying the S&P 500 is “excessively concentrated,” “presents elevated risks to investors,” “is broken” and is “not safe!”

From The Wall Street Journal

"It's focused on treating children with respect and kindness and not punishing them in ways that make them feel excessively bad."

From BBC

“You just put the prompt in and it makes whatever you want. When you use it excessively, it’s hard to have ideas of your own.”

From The Wall Street Journal