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excessive

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

excessive means: More than is needed, reasonable, or acceptable.

adjective

TOO MUCHB2

More than is needed, reasonable, or acceptable.

  • The noise was excessive.
  • They complained about the excessive fees.
  • Excessive heat can damage the equipment.

Similar words: too much, undue, immoderate

Opposites: moderate, reasonable

Common phrases: excessive noise, excessive force, excessive spending, excessive use

Questions about excessive

What does excessive mean?

More than is needed, reasonable, or acceptable.

What is excessive in other languages?

Türkçe: aşırı · Español: excesivo · Français: excessif · Deutsch: übermäßig · Italiano: eccessivo · 日本語: 過度な

How do you pronounce excessive?

It is pronounced /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/.

How do you use excessive in a sentence?

The noise was excessive. They complained about the excessive fees.

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