excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that goes beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree.

   Applying an excessively thick layer of mulch limits oxygen in the soil and can suffocate the plants.

Other Word Forms

• nonexcessively adverb
• quasi-excessively adverb
• unexcessively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of excessively¹

excessive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The Reliance spokesperson said that the idea that Indian refiners had benefited excessively from discounted Russian oil was misplaced and didn’t take into account the higher costs associated with shipping that oil.

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During her stay, Molly required one-to-one observation to prevent her from exercising excessively.

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This week, China's Cyberspace Administration launched a two-month campaign to curb social media posts that "excessively exaggerate negative and pessimistic sentiments".

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Charities and universities have criticised the UK government's "excessively harsh" rules preventing university students from Gaza bringing their families with them to Britain.

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"I didn't want products to be excessively charged or returned to me or lost," she says.

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Related Words

• extremely 
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• very