as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
noise from the party was excessively loud
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Recent Examples of excessively
The doctor intentionally left the remainder of the tumor as a precaution against possible brain damage due to excessively invasive surgery.
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Again, this is very Yellowstone for Rip to have an excessively violent response to an irritating obstacle.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
At the parties, both boys and girls drank excessively, often leading to vomiting.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The suit alleges at least 25 passengers suffered burns on Carnival cruise ship decks between 2019 and 2025, while at least 42 others complained about excessively hot decks or burned feet.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Ensure the isopropyl alcohol solution is not excessively concentrated, which can damage the TV screen surface.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Switching to nutrient-rich compost or a slow-release commercial fertilizer will prevent excessively rapid new growth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
The moment one starts perceiving what Arnold and friends undergo as excessively dismal, a quick peak at the live-action cruelty in action around the globe tempers that notion.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026
Local districts should be helped, not punished excessively due to the struggles of one school.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Again, this is very Yellowstone for Rip to have an excessively violent response to an irritating obstacle.
—Noel Murray, Vulture, 29 May 2026
At the parties, both boys and girls drank excessively, often leading to vomiting.
—Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 28 May 2026
The suit alleges at least 25 passengers suffered burns on Carnival cruise ship decks between 2019 and 2025, while at least 42 others complained about excessively hot decks or burned feet.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Ensure the isopropyl alcohol solution is not excessively concentrated, which can damage the TV screen surface.
—Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 23 May 2026
Switching to nutrient-rich compost or a slow-release commercial fertilizer will prevent excessively rapid new growth.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 May 2026
The moment one starts perceiving what Arnold and friends undergo as excessively dismal, a quick peak at the live-action cruelty in action around the globe tempers that notion.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 15 May 2026
Local districts should be helped, not punished excessively due to the struggles of one school.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessively
Adverb
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Frette linen bathrobes were soft, not overly cumbersome like most robes tend to be.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Here, Jay seemed aggrieved, almost overly intense, demonstrative with his body language and vocal inflection.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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Obviously, there's more to it than that, coaching and other factors need to be in place too, but does anyone believe Fernando Mendoza winds up in Bloomington if not for NIL?—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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There are some more interesting initiatives, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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“Excessively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excessively. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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