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excessive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | extravagant, exuberant, overweening |
| Derivation | excessiveness |
excessive::adjective | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | inordinate, undue, unreasonable |
| Derivation | exceed, excessiveness |
excessive charges.
Examples of excessive
excessive
Whatever the case, the sisters'supporters say the life sentences were excessive.
From the dailyherald.com
Russell clearly was attached to the excessive natures of this intertwined group.
From the thenewstribune.com
Both protrude like awnings, blocking excessive heat from the glass wall beneath.
From the online.wsj.com
The Air Force was trying to save money and avoid excessive bureaucracy, he adds.
From the businessweek.com
Kevin thinks that's excessive, but notes that Adam was always the talkative one.
From the theatlantic.com
This makes him hold on to them tighter and his excessive strength does the rest.
From the guardian.co.uk
The original Stability and Growth Pact anticipated fines for excessive deficits.
From the economist.com
This scores the patient according to their risk of harm from excessive drinking.
From the btob.co.nz
Other issues included boat speed, public access, parking and excessive drinking.
From the thenewstribune.com
- Beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands"
- Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed"
- (excessively) to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits; "too big"
- (excessiveness) excess: immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
- Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate
