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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But the data influx can create excessive worry or an unhealthy obsession with achieving perfect scores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

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

Three Appeal Court judges rejected David Elias KC's submissions that the sentence was "manifestly excessive".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Understanding the reason for these excessive claims can help policymakers evaluate the law’s impact.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

By the time he retired, he'd become the Court's most vocal critic of excessive punishment and mass incarceration.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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