excessive

adjective ex·ces·sive \ ik-ˈse-siv \

|Updated on: 10 Jul 2018

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Definition of excessive

: exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal

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excessively

adverb

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excessiveness

noun

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Examples of excessive in a Sentence

an excessive display of wealth
High fever, nausea, and excessive sweating are some of the symptoms.

Recent Examples of excessive from the Web

The altercation with Rollins is not the first time Stabile has landed in trouble over allegations of using excessive police force.

— jay weaver, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Hollywood cop accused of brutalizing suspect," 5 July 2018
Sean Williams, who is black, filed the suit in U.S. District Court against the officer and the City of Lancaster, claiming police used excessive force, denied him medical care and racially profiled him.

— erin donaghue, CBS News, ""Shockingly violent": Man tased in back while sitting on curb sues officer, city," 5 July 2018
Mesa police Chief Ramon Batista last month called for local officials and a national police-review group to conduct multiple investigations into excessive-force allegations.

— jason pohl, azcentral, "Phoenix police gets go-ahead for $149K study into police shootings as record pace continues," 5 July 2018
According to the Associated Press, a 2017 Justice Department report sharply criticized Chicago police for too often using excessive force, including against children.

— Essence.com, "3-Year-Old Chicago Girl Awarded $2.5M Settlement After Police Officer Points Gun At Her Chest," 30 June 2018
The altercation with Rollins is not the first time Stabile has landed in trouble over allegations of using excessive police force.

— jay weaver, miamiherald, "He was playing his radio too loud, then got choked by a cop. Now, he wants the city to pay," 29 June 2018
Melvindale police officer Matthew Furman has been suspended twice for excessive force.

— tresa baldas, Detroit Free Press, "Lawsuit: Melvindale uses abusive cop to make money off towing scam," 21 June 2018
Early this year in Honduras, protests following the re-election of President Juan Orlando Hernandez turned violent when police and troops used excessive force to quell protests, leaving 32 dead.

— suzanne gamboa, NBC News, "Central America's violence, turmoil keeps driving families to U.S. border," 20 June 2018
Brown's federal civil rights suit claims wrongful arrest and excessive force during an altercation outside a Walgreens store in January.

— matt velazquez, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "'Beyond proud of Sterling': Milwaukee Bucks GM Jon Horst gives strong support of rookie Sterling Brown," 20 June 2018

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First Known Use of excessive

14th century

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excessive Synonyms

Phrases

a bit much, over the top;

Synonym Discussion of excessive

excessive, immoderate, inordinate, extravagant, exorbitant, extreme mean going beyond a normal limit. excessive implies an amount or degree too great to be reasonable or acceptable.