excessive

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective beyond normal limits
  2. adjective unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

Etymology

From Middle English excessive, excessif, from Old French excessif, from Medieval Latin excessivus, equivalent to excess + -ive.

In classic literature

Synonyms

inordinate, undue, unreasonable

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