English adjective: excessive | |||
1. | excessive beyond normal limits | ||
Samples | Excessive charges. A book of inordinate length. His dress stops just short of undue elegance. Unreasonable demands. | ||
Synonyms | inordinate, undue, unreasonable | ||
Similar | immoderate | ||
Antonyms | moderate | ||
2. | excessive unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings | ||
Samples | Extravagant praise. Exuberant compliments. Overweening ambition. Overweening greed. | ||
Synonyms | extravagant, exuberant, overweening | ||
Similar | unrestrained | ||
Antonyms | restrained | ||