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

Has artificial intelligence been excessively hyped, and are AI-related stocks vulnerable?

From Barron's

“We suspect that the precious metals prices might be signaling recent concerns about an excessively stimulative combination of monetary and fiscal policies in the U.S. next year,” he added.

From Barron's

Their mother’s polite, excessively formal demeanor cannot mask her befuddlement regarding how to relate to her children.

From Los Angeles Times

South Korea’s Ministry of Economy and Finance said Wednesday that an excessively weak Korean won is undesirable, according to the Yonhap News Agency.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We suspect that the precious metals prices might be signaling recent concerns about an excessively stimulative combination of monetary and fiscal policies in the U.S. next year,” the research house said.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• extremely
• unreasonably
• very