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excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /
ADVERB
extravagantly
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Example Sentences

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Mr. Phillips’s prose borders on the excessively academic, but he writes lucidly about his areas of expertise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

When F. nucleatum was introduced directly into breast ducts, it caused metaplastic and hyperplastic lesions, noncancerous changes where cells either grow excessively or shift into a different type.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

But according to the Cour des Comptes, the new system relied excessively – and mistakenly – on good faith.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Taxi drivers in Greece on Wednesday kicked off a two-day nationwide strike over new rules which they say excessively favour private vehicles for hire.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Abby first contacted the mayor, Sammy Cantu, who was excessively polite to her.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols