excessive
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- excessively adverb
- excessiveness noun
- nonexcessive adjective
- nonexcessiveness noun
- quasi-excessive adjective
- unexcessive adjective
Etymology
Origin of excessive
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English ( excess, -ive ); replacing Middle English excessif, from Middle French
Example Sentences
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However, he cautioned against excessive optimism and said the animal is "very ill" and had a long way to go before reaching "its real home, the Atlantic".
From Barron's
The study found that excessive antioxidant intake can alter sperm DNA and may increase the likelihood of developmental differences in offspring, particularly in facial and skull formation.
From Science Daily
Cytokines are signaling molecules that help coordinate immune activity and prevent excessive reactions that could lead to autoimmune disease.
From Science Daily
A raft of research shows that excessive use of addictive-by-design platform features is linked to a rise in depression, anxiety and other mental-health issues in kids and teens.
From MarketWatch
Brandlin said the arrest was excessive, saying he was cited with multiple charges, including felonies.
From Los Angeles Times
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