Simple meaning
What does Excessive mean?
Excessive means too much.
Dictionary definition
more than is needed, normal, or helpful.
Example sentences
Excessive in a sentence
easy
The chart helped us understand excessive in a clear way.
medium
In class discussion, we used excessive to compare the results.
hard
The reading passage used excessive to explain changes in amount and degree.
Synonyms
Words like Excessive
largerClose in meaning in many contexts.
strongerClose in meaning in many contexts.
Antonyms
Opposite words
smallerHelpful contrast for meaning.
lowerHelpful contrast for meaning.
Word family
Excessive word family
Base word
excessive
adjective
excessive
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does excessive mean?
EXCESSIVE means excessive means too much.
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