excessive

[ik-ses-iv] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv /

ADJECTIVE

too much; overdone

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disproportionate enormous exaggerated exorbitant extra extravagant extreme inordinate needless redundant steep superfluous unconscionable undue unreasonable

WEAK

boundless dissipated dizzying immoderate indulgent intemperate limitless more over overboard overkill overmuch plethoric prodigal profligate recrementitious self-indulgent sky-high stiff stratospheric super superabundant supernatural too many towering unbounded unmeasurable way-out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cheap close economical essential inexpensive low mild moderate necessary needed reasonable sensible

WEAK

insufficient underdone

Example Sentences

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"This study doesn't prove gaming causes these issues, but it shows a clear pattern that excessive gaming may be linked to an increase in health risk factors," Professor Siervo said.

From Science Daily

This idea led to the widely accepted theory that excessive "synaptic pruning," the process of removing weak or unused connections, could contribute to neuropsychiatric conditions.

From Science Daily

TOKYO—Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that the government is ready to take action against any excessive yen movements, as the currency weakens toward levels that may trigger intervention.

From The Wall Street Journal

“When a sector of a market goes from very small to very large, those are the environments where you can have excessive risks build up,” says Robert Cohen, head of DoubleLine’s global developed-credit team.

From Barron's

“It’s so clearly excessive and ridiculous,” Murphy said.

From Salon

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