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excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
extravagantly
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"Excessively optimistic growth expectations about AI could be revised in light of incoming data from early adopters and could trigger a market correction," the IMF said.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

He has hyperhidrosis, which I didn’t even know was a thing: Excessively sweaty palms.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 12, 2023

"Excessively large portion sizes are an American phenomenon," said Devangshu Dutta, head of retail consultancy Third Eyesight.

From Reuters • Jun. 7, 2023

Excessively angry bands are still relevant because there's still plenty to be excessively angry about, especially if you're young.

From The Guardian • Jun. 7, 2013

Excessively rigid habits of thought impede freedom of observation.

From Popular scientific lectures by Mach, Ernst




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