excessive
adjective
ex·ces·sive
ik-ˈse-siv 
: exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal
excessively
adverb
excessiveness
noun
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Examples of excessive in a Sentence
an excessive display of wealth
High fever, nausea, and excessive sweating are some of the symptoms.
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According to Mock, your professional maid service will not have the proper tools to safely remove excessive mold issues.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer announced last year that she was diagnosed with the rare hormonal disorder, Cushing’s syndrome, which is characterized by excessive production of cortisol.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
That means observing the dress code of no bare shoulders, excessive cleavage, or shorts or skirts above the knees, and no hats inside.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Since the fallout, Harris's campaign has pointed fingers in multiple directions, with some blaming the most progressive members of her team, while others fault Rogan himself for making excessive demands.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
Comedian and actress Amy Schumer announced last year that she was diagnosed with the rare hormonal disorder, Cushing’s syndrome, which is characterized by excessive production of cortisol.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 7 Feb. 2025
That means observing the dress code of no bare shoulders, excessive cleavage, or shorts or skirts above the knees, and no hats inside.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Since the fallout, Harris's campaign has pointed fingers in multiple directions, with some blaming the most progressive members of her team, while others fault Rogan himself for making excessive demands.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Excessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excessive. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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excessive
adjective
ex·ces·sive
ik-ˈses-iv
: showing excess : too much
excessively
adverb
excessiveness
noun
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