Excessive

Word EXCESSIVE
Character 9
Hyphenation ex cess ive
Pronunciations /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Definitions and meanings of "Excessive"

What do we mean by excessive?

Exceeding a normal, usual, reasonable, or proper limit. adjective

Exceeding the usual or proper limit, degree, measure, or proportion; being in excess of what is requisite or proper; going beyond what is sanctioned by correct principles; immoderate; extravagant; unreasonable; as, excessive bulk; excessive labor; excessive charges; excessive vanity; excessive indulgence.

Synonyms Immense, etc. (see enormous); superabundant, superfluous; inordinate, outrageous, extreme; intemperate, violent.

Characterized by, or exhibiting, excess; overmuch. adjective

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate. adjective

Beyond normal limits adjective

Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings adjective

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Excessive

The word "excessive" in example sentences

FIFA should change this to clarify the situation but assuming they continue their usual inactivity when a simple act would go a long way to improving the situation, let's instead focus on the term "excessive force". ❋ James Olley (2012)

Americans are looking for a face to put on, somebody to hold responsible, and the term excessive speculation or speculation comes up a lot. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The last time was in November 2000 when the Egyptians protested what they called excessive use of violence during the second Palestinian uprising. ❋ Unknown (2011)

On Thursday, the group released a statement condemning what it called "excessive violence" during Khawaja's arrest and the "arbitrary measures" that have been taken against him. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Earlier this year, 44 Senate Republicans said they would oppose any nominee Obama sent to Capitol Hill, unless the president ensures there will be significant changes to deal with what they call excessive powers vested in its director. ❋ Unknown (2011)

U.S.-based rights group Human Rights Watch called on Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government to stop live fire and what it calls "excessive force" against protesters. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The top U.N. human-rights official, Navi Pillay, on Thursday issued a statement condemning what she called "excessive force" by government soldiers against protesters in the streets. ❋ Hakim Almasmari (2011)

Regulators this month enacted new laws eliminating more than two-thirds of prime-time entertainment programs, such as dating and reality shows, on satellite television, targeting what they call "excessive entertainment and a trend toward low taste." ❋ Laurie Burkitt (2012)

Mr. Azumi emphasized that the action was in line with principles of international currency policy, saying it was intended to counter what he called "excessive" and "disorderly" moves in the exchange rate. ❋ Takashi Nakamichi (2011)

But some have criticized Singh, who launched India's economic reforms in 1991, for what they call his excessive focus on welfare. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The U.S. condemned what it called "excessive" force used by Egyptian police to bring protesters to heel. ❋ Charles Levinson (2011)

The European Union deplored what it called excessive use of force and demanded an investigation by Israel. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The report criticized the IRS for what it called excessive use of liens. ❋ Unknown (2010)

But now cash-strapped and desperate to slash the largest budget deficit in Europe, the new ruling coalition of Conservatives and Liberal Democrats is moving to close the curtain on an era of what they describe as excessive government patronage. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A church leader on Wednesday criticized what he described as excessive Israeli security surrounding the recent visit here of Pope Benedict XVI, blaming it for ... var news_amount = 3; ❋ Unknown (2009)

But with more people having little understanding of the basics of cooking and how to adapt it, plus the advent of chef cookbooks featuring hard-to-recreate restaurant recipes and stylized photos, some home cooks are overwhelmed by what they call excessive details. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The intensified effort follows reports from three independent groups that U.S. financial markets are losing ground to global competitors because of what they described as excessive regulation. ❋ Unknown (2008)

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