Synonyms for

Excessively

Verb / ɪˈksesɪvli: / Another word for excessively — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in an excessive manner; to an excessive degree; too much

Synonyms & similar words

too overly toafault overly too very unreasonably immoderately inordinately unduly extremely exorbitantly unjustifiably outrageously disproportionately grossly intemperately pleonastically superfluously surplus surplusage exaggeratedly hyperbolically

Synonyms by register

Formal

inordinately unduly unreasonably immoderately

Informal

too much over the top way too a bit much

Literary

overmuch overabundantly

Antonyms

moderately sufficiently adequately reasonably scarcely barely

Common collocations

  • excessively hot
  • excessively long
  • excessively expensive
  • excessively proud
  • excessively cautious
  • excessively detailed
  • excessively bright

Word family

noun excess
adjective excessive

Usage note

This adverb indicates a degree that goes beyond what is normal, reasonable, or desirable. It often carries a negative connotation.

Example sentences

  1. He ate the candy excessively and made himself sick.
  2. She talked excessively during class and was sent to the principal's office.
  3. The party decorations were excessively extravagant and expensive.
  4. The athlete trained excessively and injured himself.
  5. The teacher graded the student's paper excessively harshly.

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