as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
noise from the party was excessively loud
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Adverb
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Meditation can sound overly complicated and absurdly simply to beginners.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
1 May 2025 -
Thankfully, Nikki wasn't overly offended and knew her mom's comment wasn't meant maliciously.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
Adverb
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The natural world is finally blooming, and spring TV is starting to look pretty vibrant, too.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
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If owners are concerned that their dog sleeps too much, PetMD recommends introducing more stimulation to their day.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Excessively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessively. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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