Excessive (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands".
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Examples
- The company was fined for imposing excessive charges on its customers.
- Her excessive spending habits led to financial difficulties.
- The new policy aims to curb excessive use of water in the city.
- The judge ruled that the defendant's behavior was excessive and constituted harassment.
- The excessive noise from the construction site was disturbing the neighbors.
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Meaning 2
Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed".
Classification
All adjective clusters.