HyperDic: excessive

English > 2 senses of the word excessive:
ADJECTIVEallexcessive, inordinate, undue, unreasonablebeyond normal limits
allexcessive, extravagant, exuberant, overweeningunrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
excessive > pronunciation
Soundsihkseh'sihv
Rhymesabortive ... vituperative: 304 rhymes with ihv...
English > excessive: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningBeyond normal limits.
Example"excessive charges"
Synonymsinordinate, undue, unreasonable
BroaderimmoderateBeyond reasonable limits
Spanishexcesivo
Catalanexcesiu
Nounsexcessivenessimmoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
Adverbsexcessivelyto a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
Verbsexceedbe or do something to a greater degree
exceedbe superior or better than some standard
English > excessive: 2 senses > adjective 2
Meaningunrestrained, especially with regard to feelings.
Synonymsextravagant, exuberant, overweening
Broaderunrestrainednot subject to restraint
Spanisheufórico, exagerado, excesivo
Catalanexcessiu
Nounsexcessivenessimmoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

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