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excessive

adjective

ɪkˈsɛsɪv

Meaning

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

too much; more than is reasonable or acceptable; extreme

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

His excessive spending habits led to financial problems.

overwhelming, extreme, immoderate, unreasonable, extravagant

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overwhelming, extreme

Entry 2

extreme, immoderate, unreasonable, extravagant

moderate, minimal, reasonable, restrained, limited

Entry 1

moderate, minimal

Entry 2

moderate, reasonable, restrained, limited

excessive heat, excessive force, excessive drinking

containing nothing; vacant; without contents

Characterized by or tending to cause monetary inflation; relating to rising prices.

Best or most favorable; optimum; most effective under particular conditions.

having the form or attributes of a human

Representing the most perfect or typical example of a quality or class.

shaking or quivering slightly, often from nervousness or weakness