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excessive

/ɪkˈses.ɪv/

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adjective

/ɪkˈses.ɪv/B2formal
  • ruОписывает что-то, что превышает необходимое, нормальное или желаемое количество; неумеренный.

Describes something that is more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

  1. More than necessaryB1formal

    Exceeding what is normal, proper, or necessary; too much.

    ruЧрезмерный

    • The excessive heat made it impossible to work outside.
    • She was criticized for her excessive spending on luxury items.
    • Excessive noise from the construction site disturbed the residents.

    Synonymsdisproportionateexorbitantextravagantextremeimmoderateinordinatelavishovermuchprofusesuperfluoustoo muchundueunreasonableunwarranted

    Antonymsdeficientinadequateinsufficientscant

  2. Unreasonable or extremeB2formal

    Going beyond acceptable limits; immoderate.

    ruЧрезмерный

    • The punishment seemed excessive for such a minor mistake.
    • His excessive drinking led to serious health problems.
    • The company's excessive profits raised ethical concerns.

    Synonymsdisproportionateexorbitantextremeimmoderateinordinatelavishoutrageousovermuchundueunreasonable

    Antonymsminimalmoderatereasonablerestrainedtemperate

Forms
  • more excessive comparative form
  • most excessive superlative form
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