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| 1. | [ adjective ] beyond normal limits | |
| Synonyms: | undue unreasonable inordinate | |
| Examples: | "excessive charges" "a book of inordinate length" "his dress stops just short of undue elegance" "unreasonable demands" |
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| Related terms: | immoderate | |
| 2. | [ adjective ] unrestrained in especially feelings | |
| Synonyms: | extravagant overweening exuberant | |
| Examples: | "extravagant praise" "exuberant compliments" "overweening ambition" "overweening greed" |
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| Related terms: | unrestrained | |
| Similar spelling: |
excessively |
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