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excessive

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ex·ces·sive  (k-ssv)
adj.
Exceeding a normal, usual, reasonable, or proper limit.

ex·cessive·ly adv.
ex·cessive·ness n.
Synonyms: excessive, exorbitant, extravagant, immoderate, inordinate, extreme, unreasonable
These adjectives mean exceeding a normal, usual, reasonable, or proper limit. Excessive describes a quantity, amount, or degree that is more than what is justifiable, tolerable, or desirable: excessive drinking.
Exorbitant usually refers to a quantity or degree that far exceeds what is customary or fair: exorbitant interest rates.
Extravagant sometimes specifies lavish or unwise expenditure (extravagant gifts); often it implies unbridled divergence from reason or sound judgment (extravagant claims). Immoderate denotes lack of due moderation: immoderate enthusiasm.
Inordinate implies an overstepping of bounds imposed by authority or dictated by good sense: inordinate demands.
Extreme suggests the utmost degree of excessiveness: extreme joy.
Unreasonable applies to what exceeds reasonable limits: charged an unreasonable rent.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.excessiveexcessive - beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands"
immoderate - beyond reasonable limits; "immoderate laughter"; "immoderate spending"
2.excessive - unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed"
unrestrained - not subject to restraint; "unrestrained laughter"

excessive
Translations
Spanish excessive [ɪkˈsɛsɪv] adjexcesivo
French excessive [ɪkˈsɛsɪv] excess adjexcessif/ive
German excessive [ɪkˈsɛsɪv] excess adjübermäßig
Italian excessive [ɪkˈsɛsɪv] adjeccessivo/a

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Excessive bail shall not be required nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.
Excessive amiability and excessive liberality are the two favorite assumptions of the modern generation.
A PIGEON, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a signboard.
 
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