greater than what seems reasonable or appropriate They complained about the excessive noise coming from the upstairs apartment. The amounts she borrowed were not excessive. Excessive drinking can lead to stomach disorders. He claimed that the police had used excessive force.
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adverb excessively high pricesSee excessive in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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