greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate; extreme:
They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs flat. * The amounts she borrowed were not excessive. * Excessive drinking can lead to stomach disorders. * He claimed that the police had used excessive force.
excessively adverb:
excessively high prices
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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Is excessive a noun, verb, or something else?
In this entry, excessive is tagged as adjective.
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