Excessively
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Excessively is an adverb meaning To an excessive degree.
Meaning
To an excessive degree.
More Meanings
- In excess.
Example Sentences
He smoked excessively.
The application form was excessively complicated.
Acidotic animals go off their feed, pant and salivate excessively, paw and scratch their bellies, and eat dirt.
While Rabbit is described by Milne as being excessively “captainish” or bossy, he also receives warm praise, he has frequent visits from Pooh.
Synonyms for excessively
Depending on context, synonyms include overly, too.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overly, too, exaggeratedly, exorbitantly, inordinately, outrageously.
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