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

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From BBC

In addition to the assault, the concert drew criticism from some attendees for having excessively long entry lines, being overcrowded inside and feeling like an unsafe environment.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• extremely 
• unreasonably www.thesaurus.com
• very