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 | ||