adjective
excessive
ik-SESS-iv/ɪkˈsesɪv/
More than is reasonable, necessary, or acceptable.
The excessive stack of pancakes overflows the diner's plate.
Etymology
The roots describe going out beyond a limit. Excessive applies that image to degree or amount: something is not merely large, but greater than a reasonable or acceptable measure.
In context
the cold is not excessive if you are wrapped in Furs
More examples
- The fees seemed excessive.
- They complained about excessive noise.
- Excessive caution delayed the repair.
Forms
excessive
excess noun — an amount beyond what is needed
Similar words
- undue
- Suggests more than is justified or deserved.
- extreme
- Can mean far beyond average without necessarily being unacceptable.