excessive

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Too much, more than what is needed.

Meaning of «excessive»

adjective

too much, more than what is needed

The doctor warned him about excessive salt in his diet.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

much too high, of a price

excessivemore than is reasonable or neededThe hotel charged an excessive price.

outrageousso high that it shocks and angers youThey want an outrageous price for a small room.

extortionateunfairly high, as if you are being cheatedThe taxi driver asked for an extortionate fare.

more than what is needed

unnecessarynot neededDo not buy unnecessary things.

redundantextra; not needed because it is already thereThe last paragraph is redundant.

excessivetoo much; more than is goodExcessive noise made it hard to sleep.

Word family

excess B1 · nounexcessive B2 · adjectiveexcessively B2 · adverb

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