excessive

Meaning

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

too much; more than is reasonable or acceptable; extreme

Example Sentences

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

His excessive spending habits led to financial problems.

Synonyms

overwhelming, extreme, immoderate, unreasonable, extravagant

Entry 1

overwhelming, extreme

Entry 2

extreme, immoderate, unreasonable, extravagant

Antonyms

moderate, minimal, reasonable, restrained, limited

Entry 1

moderate, minimal

Entry 2

moderate, reasonable, restrained, limited

Collocations

excessive heat, excessive force, excessive drinking