Excessively Meaning in English
word · lemma: excessive
Definition
In a way or to a degree that is more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; too much.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in formal and written contexts. Common with negative adjectives (e.g., 'excessively loud', 'excessively expensive'). Indicates that something goes far beyond what is reasonable or acceptable.
Spanish: excesivamentePortuguese (BR): excessivamentePortuguese (PT): excessivamenteChinese (Simplified): 过度地Chinese (Traditional): 過度地Hindi: अत्यधिक रूप सेArabic: بشكل مفرطBengali: অতিরিক্তভাবে - অত্যন্তRussian: чрезмерно - излишнеJapanese: 過度に - 必要以上にVietnamese: quá mức - quá đángKorean: 지나치게 - 과도하게Turkish: aşırı derecede - fazlasıylaUrdu: حد سے زیادہ - ضرورت سے زیادہIndonesian: quá mức - quá đà
Example Sentences
He eats excessively when he is stressed.
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The movie was excessively long.
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This shirt is excessively expensive.
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He's excessively cautious about everything he does.
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The teacher thought the rules were excessively strict.
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Don't worry, you're apologizing excessively—it's really okay!
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