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EXCESSIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Excessive.

Excessive - as an adjective satellite

Beyond normal limits

Example: "Excessive charges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inordinateundueunreasonable

Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

Example: "Extravagant praise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extravagantexuberantoverweening

Excessive - as an adjective

Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

Example: "Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive."

Example Sentences

"He was penalized for his excessive celebration after scoring a goal."
"The company received complaints about its excessive prices."
"She suffered from excessive sweating due to a medical condition."
"The teacher reprimanded the student for his excessive talking in class."
"The excessive noise from the construction work disturbed the residents."
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Word Game Points

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

EXCESSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is EXCESSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excessive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXCESSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is EXCESSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excessive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXCESSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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