excessively

American  

[ik-ses-iv-lee] / ɪkˈsɛs ɪv li /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonexcessively adverb
• quasi-excessively adverb
• unexcessively adverb

Etymology

Origin of excessively

excessive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

For her patients with health anxiety, some would use WebMD “excessively,” which was not healthy for their anxiety.

From Salon

Nike relied excessively on its classic franchises and also shifted much of its business to the direct-to-consumer channel, allowing other brands to take advantage of the vacated shelf space.

From Barron's

“Both sectors’ estimates appear excessively optimistic,” he notes.

From Barron's

“Both sectors’ estimates appear excessively optimistic,” he notes.

From Barron's

The oil-to-silver price ratio points to the precious metal being in “a speculative bubble” or oil being “excessively out of favor,” said Colas.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• extremely
• unreasonably
• very