CEFR C1

excesses

noun

Meaning

Acts of going beyond reasonable or acceptable limits, often involving indulgence in food, drink, or behavior.

Examples

The report documented the various excesses of the ruling party during their decade in power.
She struggled to recover her health after the dietary excesses of the holiday season.

Synonyms: overindulgence, extravagance, immoderation, debauchery

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excesses (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛsɪz/

Definition

Acts of going beyond reasonable or acceptable limits, often involving indulgence in food, drink, or behavior.

Examples

The report documented the various excesses of the ruling party during their decade in power.
She struggled to recover her health after the dietary excesses of the holiday season.

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