excessive

CEFRB2

/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

adjective

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  1. 01

    adjective

    More than is reasonable, necessary, or acceptable.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.

Examples

  • Excessive supply leads to a drop in prices.

  • They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs flat.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
2
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

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In context

  • Excessive indulgence spoiled the child.

  • The movie's excessive use of special effects distracted from the plot.

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English excessive, excessif, from Old French excessif, from Medieval Latin excessivus, equivalent to excess + -ive.