Definitions for excessive

Definitions for (adj) excessive

Main entry: excessive, inordinate, undue, unreasonable

Definition: beyond normal limits

Usage: excessive charges; a book of inordinate length; his dress stops just short of undue elegance; unreasonable demands


Main entry: excessive, extravagant, exuberant, overweening

Definition: unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

Usage: extravagant praise; exuberant compliments; overweening ambition; overweening greed


Visual thesaurus for excessive