excessively

[ ik-ses-iv-lee ]

/ ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /

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adverb

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.

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Origin of excessively

excessive + -ly

OTHER WORDS FROM excessively

non·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverbqua·si-ex·ces·sive·ly, adverbun·ex·ces·sive·ly, adverb

Words nearby excessively

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How to use excessively in a sentence

Wernick said people are tiring of excessive content moderation on Facebook and Twitter.
‘Stop the Steal’ supporters, restrained by Facebook, turn to Parler to peddle false election claims|Elizabeth Dwoskin, Rachel Lerman|November 10, 2020|Washington Post
A moderately aggressive TPU sole hasn’t felt excessive on the pavement while I’m walking the dog, but it’s given me support while scrambling up rocks on Colorado passes at 12,000 feet.
Why Blundstones Are a Great Gift for Anyone This Year|Jakob Schiller|November 10, 2020|Outside Online
Voters also opted to keep four at-large council seats, thus providing a buffer against excessive parochialism.
Election 2020: Winners and losers from Virginia, Maryland and D.C.|Robert McCartney|November 6, 2020|Washington Post
Michael Sack, chief of the Sipekne’katik First NationDetractors of the Sipekne’katik First Nation’s lobster fishery cite conservation concerns — they argue it could lead to excessive fishing.
The Lobster Attacks Striking at Canada’s Friendly Image|Charu Kasturi|October 29, 2020|Ozy

At its most gloriously excessive, the cartel used grenade launchers to shoot down military helicopters.
El 85, Doing What Drug Lords Do Best: Not Getting Caught|Eugene Robinson|October 21, 2020|Ozy
No excessively masculine hero of a traditional cowboy detective story, The Dude is a different kind of man.
Dudes and Maudes Abide at New York City Lebowski Fest|Rich Goldstein|August 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Is this entire thing just one big scheme to cash in on excessively proud moms and dads?
Introducing the Internet’s New Bundle of Joy: The Baby Selfie|Charlotte Lytton|February 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The book depicts Bezos and Amazon as hard-charging, insatiable, and excessively secretive.
Jeff Bezos’s Wife Rips New Book on Her Husband|William O’Connor|November 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The once soft-spoken teen grew moody, began partying excessively, and became prone to violent outbursts.
Lost and Found in Tijuana: Behind an Amazing American Rescue|Christine Pelisek|September 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
She struggled with bulimia and, when she was anxious, would eat excessively.
Nina Davuluri Crowned Miss America: The First Miss America of Indian Descent|Marlow Stern|September 16, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Although Aubrey Herbert is excessively unorthodox he quite sees that confabs with enemies must be carried out according to Cocker.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
From 2° to 3° South latitude the wind is very irregular, and frequently excessively violent.
A Woman's Journey Round the World|Ida Pfeiffer
On the other hand, an elaborate costume before dinner is in excessively bad taste.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
Above all, never wear jewelry, (unless it be your watch,) or flowers; they are both in excessively bad taste.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley
Such conduct is not only excessively ill-bred, but intensely selfish.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness|Florence Hartley