excessive Meaning & Definition
What Does Excessive Mean?
Excessive is an adjective that means Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
Excessive: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɪkˈsɛsɪv// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | exuberant, extravagant and unrestrained |
| Antonyms | deficient and insufficient |
| Comparative / superlative | more excessive, most excessive |
Excessive Definition (Adjective)
- Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
The movie's excessive use of special effects distracted from the plot.
Adjective
- Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive.
Synonyms of Excessive
Excessive synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Excessive
Excessive in a Sentence
The movie's excessive use of special effects distracted from the plot.
Putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute seems rather excessive.
Word Forms & Grammar
excessive (comparative more excessive, superlative most excessive)
Words That Rhyme With Excessive
Origin of Excessive
From Middle English excessive, excessif, from Old French excessif, from Medieval Latin excessivus, equivalent to excess + -ive.
Pronouncing Excessive
You say excessive as //ɪkˈsɛsɪv//. It has 1 syllable.
Frequently Asked Questions About Excessive
What part of speech is excessive?
Excessive is an adjective.
What is another word for excessive?
Close synonyms of excessive are exuberant, extravagant and unrestrained. See the full list of excessive synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of excessive?
Antonyms of excessive include deficient and insufficient.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of excessive?
The comparative form is more excessive and the superlative form is most excessive.