excessive
Pronunciations (2)
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/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/
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ɪkˈsɛsɪv
Adjective
Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
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The movie's excessive use of special effects distracted from the plot.
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"You can throw off your cumbersome disguise here," said Lucy, though the words could scarcely be distinguished, from her excessive agitation, Evelyn hastily caught up a cloak and cap laid ready for him, and a few minutes brought them into the sitting-room.
Adjective
beyond normal limits
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excessive charges
a book of inordinate length
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his dress stops just short of undue elegance
unreasonable demands
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
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extravagant praise
exuberant compliments
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overweening ambition
overweening greed
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