EXCESSIVENESS Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

excessiveness

noun

Definition of excessiveness

as in excess

a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits the excessiveness for which decadent Rome has become famous in history

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Recent Examples of excessiveness This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time. — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

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excess

Noun

France’s reputation for red tape and bureaucratic excess very much applies to AC units.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Lift okra from egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off; dredge in cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to fully coat each piece.

— Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 7 July 2026

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