EXCESSIVELY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

excessively

adverb

Definition of excessively

as in overly

beyond a normal or acceptable limit noise from the party was excessively loud

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Recent Examples of excessively These approaches either failed to provide sufficient grip or stretched excessively under rotation. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026 Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated). — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Ivey used the arrests to warn cruise passengers about drinking excessively and causing trouble. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Gerek Wright won the blue ribbon for his paper on kyphosis, which causes the spine to curve excessively forward. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Some cats groom excessively because of skin issues or parasites. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Price is backing legislation that would increase penalties for certain excessively loud vehicle violations. — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 The council's reaction was mixed, though all generally in favor of restrictions – as long as the rules aren't excessively strict. — Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The 24-year-old was smoking marijuana every day and also drinking excessively, and got in trouble with the Rockies last season when he was caught smoking during a game at Isotopes Park. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026

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Buzz with Good Night Package – not exactly an overly compelling way to kick off the official VW electric camper van era but a safe one with little downside.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Looking at their wins, there really weren't any that were overly impressive, either.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

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