Meaning Of The Word Excessive

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excessive
adjective: If you describe the amount or level of something as excessive, you disapprove of it because it is more or higher than is necessary or reasonable.

excessive in American English
characterized by excess; being too much or too great; immoderate; inordinate
adjective: going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess

excessive in British English
adjective: exceeding the normal or permitted extents or limits; immoderate; inordinate

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