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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Supporters of the overhaul argue that the previous system contained an excessive number of overlapping or rarely used categories, which created administrative inefficiencies without significantly improving religious accommodation or support.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Supplements may be useful when dietary intake is insufficient or osteoporosis is present, but excessive intake should be avoided.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

By reducing the need for excessive household saving, hukou reform would increase consumption as a percentage of gross domestic product by 0.6 percentage point over five years, recent research from the International Monetary Fund argued.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Given that the Treasury Department is already seeing excessive overtime claims, it’s worth asking: How common might that temptation be?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

His eyes ran rapidly over Milkman’s clothes, but his voice betrayed no excessive curiosity.

From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison

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