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 excessive excessive /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

adjective

  1. () Beyond normal limits  ( inordinate , undue , unreasonable , excessive )
    beyond normal limits
     Excessive charges
    excessive charges
     A book of inordinate length
    a book of inordinate length
     His dress stops just short of undue elegance
    his dress stops just short of undue elegance
     Unreasonable demands
    unreasonable demands
  2. Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings  ( excessive , exuberant , overweening , extravagant )
    unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
     Extravagant praise
    extravagant praise
     Exuberant compliments
    exuberant compliments
     Overweening ambition
    overweening ambition
     Overweening greed
    overweening greed