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excessive

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛsɪv]

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Learn how to use excessive in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “quantity”

(adjective) when something is more than what is needed or normal. If you have too much of something, like candy or homework, it's excessive.

Example

The decorations at the party were beautiful but not excessive.

Example

His excessive talking made it hard to hear the teacher.

Example

Do you think the amount of sugar in that drink is excessive?

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) when someone is acting in a way that is too much or extreme. For example, if someone gets very angry over a small problem, that's excessive behavior.

Example

Her excitement for the book was very genuine and not excessive.

Example

The excessive reaction to the small mistake surprised everyone.

Example

Is it excessive to feel this much joy over a simple compliment?

How to pronounce excessive

Pronunciation: [ɪkˈsɛsɪv]

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