# excessively

**Pronunciation:** /ɪkˈsesɪvli/ · ik-SES-iv-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

To a degree that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable.

## Examples

- The room was heated excessively, making it difficult for the guests to concentrate.
- He worried excessively about things that were completely out of his control.
- The company was criticized for charging excessively high prices for basic services.

## Synonyms

- very — A basic intensifier with no negative connotation.
- too — Simple way to indicate an undesirable amount.
- overly — Similar to excessively but often used before adjectives.
- immoderately — Formal term for lacking restraint or balance.

## Antonyms

- moderately — To a reasonable or average extent.
- sparingly — Using only a small, necessary amount.

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