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EXCESSES

(noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Excesses.

Excesses - as a noun

A quantity much larger than is needed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nimietysurplussurplusage
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
overabundanceovermuchovermuchnesssuperabundance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
excessivenessinordinateness
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
immoderatenessimmoderation
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The state of being more than full

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overabundancesurfeit

Excessive indulgence

Example: "The child was spoiled by overindulgence"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overindulgence

Excesses - as an adjective satellite

More than is needed, desired, or required

Example: "Trying to lose excess weight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extraredundantsparesupererogatorysuperfluoussupernumerarysurplus

Example Sentences

"The doctor warned him about the health risks of his dietary excesses."
"The government imposed taxes to discourage the excesses of consumerism."
"The company was criticized for its financial excesses and excessive executive compensation."
"Her lavish spending and extravagant parties were considered excessive excesses of wealth."
"The novel explores the moral and ethical excesses of power and corruption."
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Word Game Points

Is EXCESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excesses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

EXCESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is EXCESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excesses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is EXCESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excesses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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