as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
taking an inordinately long time to finish the house
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Recent Examples of inordinately
Fans love the show for its unique format, competitive edge, and, of course, the inordinately attractive cast.
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Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
As the article points out, California’s mismanagement is contributing inordinately to the highest utility and gasoline prices in the country.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
The film’s title may be overstated, but there’s no denying the way the song’s message about longing, separation, and regret affected an inordinately wide range of people who heard it.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
As the article points out, California’s mismanagement is contributing inordinately to the highest utility and gasoline prices in the country.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Sep. 2025
Existing savings reliefs and incentives tilt heavily in favor of the better off, and are inordinately complicated to boot.
—Clive Crook, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inordinately
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Although Biss has the endorsement of beloved incumbent Jan Schakowsky, the beneficiary of an overly crowded field could be Kat Abughazaleh, a social media influencer who gained notoriety when she was indicted on charges related to a protest at the immigrant detention facility in Broadview.—
Marj Halperin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Avoid overly trendy designs as backsplash changes can be costly.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The Legislature and Newsom acted when the low reading skills of California’s kids, as determined by nationwide testing, became too obvious to ignore.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
26 Feb. 2026
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Marlana McElvaine’s family thinks so, too.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Olive oil shots can cause digestive discomfort and weight gain if consumed excessively.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
27 Feb. 2026
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The important thing is not to focus on them excessively.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Inordinately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inordinately. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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