excessive
Meaning
Excessive refers to something that is more than is necessary, reasonable, or acceptable, often leading to negative consequences.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "excessive" with "excess," which is a noun; "excessive" is always an adjective.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
has
been
preparing
for
the
language
exam
for
weeks
,
and
she
wants
to
improve
her
listening
and
writing
.
At
first
she
studied
for
long
hours
each
day
,
but
her
family
thought
the
schedule
was
excessive
and
warned
her
to
rest
.
Because
she
felt
tired
and
forgot
small
details
,
she
decided
to
change
her
routine
and
include
short
walks
and
regular
breaks
.
Now
she
studies
with
a
clear
plan
and
notices
that
steady
,
moderate
practice
helps
her
remember
more
than
long
,
exhausting
sessions
.
Common Phrases
excessive spending
excessive noise
excessive force
Synonyms
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