Synonyms of excessively

excessively

adverb

as in overly

beyond a normal or acceptable limit

noise from the party was excessively loud

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overly
• too
• unduly
• inordinately
• extremely
• unacceptably
• intolerably
• unusually
• incredibly
• to death
• terribly
• exorbitantly
• exceptionally
• very
• devilishly
• with a vengeance
• to a fault
• monstrously
• overmuch
• unreasonably
• unbearably
• highly
• extravagantly
• obscenely
• immoderately
• super
• inappropriately
• unconscionably
• abnormally
• remarkably
• extra
• extraordinarily
• improperly
• considerably
• inexcusably
• exceedingly
• significantly
• uncommonly
• extensively
• substantially
• hugely
• singularly
• intemperately
• astronomically
• extortionately
• especially
• freakishly
• eminently
• deadly
• greatly
• uncustomarily
• mightily
• whacking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insufficiently
• inadequately
• moderately
• reasonably
• modestly
• slightly
• acceptably
• deficiently
• minimally
• just
• barely
• hardly
• scarcely
• marginally
• temperately
• scantily
• meagerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excessively

The direct heat helps re-crisp the bottom of the crust, while the lid traps heat, so the cheese and toppings warm through without the crust becoming excessively dry. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Worse, there is the inevitable prospect that her father (and boss), who understands the uphill nature of her position as a woman in an excessively male sport, will inevitably collide with her sticky Russ-and-Chad situation. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Importantly, a measure in the bond market that shows how worried bond investors are about potential bond defaults by several big economies’ governments has not risen excessively, according to strategists at Macquarie. — Christopher Rugaber, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

These approaches either failed to provide sufficient grip or stretched excessively under rotation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026

Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated). — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Ivey used the arrests to warn cruise passengers about drinking excessively and causing trouble. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Gerek Wright won the blue ribbon for his paper on kyphosis, which causes the spine to curve excessively forward. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Some cats groom excessively because of skin issues or parasites. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026