Excessive meaning

What does “excessive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“excessive” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: beyond normal limits.

excessive

adjective

  1. beyond normal limits

    “excessive charges”

    “a book of inordinate length”

  2. unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

    “extravagant praise”

    “exuberant compliments”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University