Pronunciation

/ɪkˈsesɪv/

Definitions

• Adjective: Exceeding what is usual, normal, necessary, or desirable; too much or too great. It often implies that something is unwarranted or inappropriate due to its quantity or degree.

  • Example Sentence: The patient’s recovery was hindered by their excessive consumption of alcohol.

• Noun (in a less common usage): The state or quality of being excessive.

  • Example Sentence: His behavior demonstrated an excessiveness that concerned his friends.

Phrases

• “Excessive use”: Refers to using something more than necessary or recommended. Example: “Doctors warned against excessive use of painkillers.”
• “Excessive speed”: Traveling at a rate faster than is safe or legal. Example: “He was ticketed for driving at excessive speed.”
• “Excessive force”: More strength or power than is required or justified. Example: “The police officer was accused of using excessive force during the arrest.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: She had to cut back on her excessive spending to save money.
• Noun: His excessive indulgence in work left no time for personal life.

Synonyms

• Overwhelming
• Unnecessary
• Immoderate
• Extravagant
• Exorbitant
• Inordinate
• Unwarranted
• Surplus
• Superfluous
• Gratuitous