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excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
extravagantly
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But these interactive tools must not "excessively cater to users, induce emotional dependence or addiction, and damage users' real interpersonal relationships", China's new rulebook says.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

The Midwest and Eastern U.S. are expecting an excessively humid week, with daytime temperatures soaring to the 90s and 100s and nighttime temperatures that only drop into the 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

Finns may not be known for demonstrative cheerfulness, nor necessarily for being makers of excessively happy music.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 23, 2026

Researchers identified evidence that a protein and sugar-tagging pathway is excessively active in Alzheimer's disease.

From Science Daily Jun. 10, 2026

The second was that he was excessively alert to the self-interest and self-promotion of others.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis




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