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- Dictionaryexcessively/ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/
adverb
- 1. to a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately: "they don't drink excessively"
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in a way that is too much: She was polite but not excessively so. I don't drink excessively. See. excessive. Fewer examples. Surgery was considered to be excessively risky because of the location of the tumour. The music was excessively loud. He left the waiter an excessively generous tip.
adjective. uk / ɪkˈsesɪv / us. Add to word list. too much or too many: Some property owners complained that they were being charged excessive fees. The directive will prevent employees from working excessive hours. Investing offshore is only worthwhile if the costs involved are not excessive. excessively. adverb / ekˈsesɪvli /
Choose the Right Synonym for excessive. excessive, immoderate, inordinate, extravagant, exorbitant, extreme mean going beyond a normal limit. excessive implies an amount or degree too great to be reasonable or acceptable. excessive punishment.
Excessively definition: in a way that goes beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree. See examples of EXCESSIVELY used in a sentence.
6 days ago · to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits.
Definition of excessively adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of 'excessive' Word Frequency. excessive. (ɪksesɪv ) adjective. If you describe the amount or level of something as excessive, you disapprove of it because it is more or higher than is necessary or reasonable. [disapproval] ...the alleged use of excessive force by police. The government says that local authority spending is excessive.
