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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These latest proposals, narrowly focused on specific tax strategies, are adding to a debate among Democratic lawmakers over how best to address excessive levels of wealth in the U.S.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Determining how much didactic information is insightful and sufficient, and how much constitutes excessive artsplaining, is a delicate, ongoing challenge for museums.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The idea that a warning should change the legal calculus of excessive force, now at the center of both of these cases, is callous and illogical.

From Slate • Apr. 21, 2026

He also called for "much tougher regulatory action taken to tackle the harm caused by social media and the excessive use of smartphones," which generally happens outside of school time.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

My excessive reading puzzled Aunt Maggie; she sensed my fiercely indrawn nature and she did not like it.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

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