excessive
adjective
ex·ces·sive
ik-ˈse-siv 
: exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal
excessively
adverb
excessiveness
noun
Examples of excessive in a Sentence
an excessive display of wealth
High fever, nausea, and excessive sweating are some of the symptoms.
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The lawsuit argues the incident is part of a larger pattern of excessive force by deputies.
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Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Among its findings were that Banks used excessive force and falsely imprisoned Myles; that Banks’ use of his dog violated Myles’ Fourth Amendment rights; that Banks and the county were both negligent; and that the county violated Myles’ civil rights by failing to properly train and supervise Banks.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
These thunderstorms are producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to ground lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
The 1975 devastation at from Banqiao Dam, caused by excessive rainfall, was the most lethal event caused by dams failing, to date.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Miami Herald, 16 May 2025
Among its findings were that Banks used excessive force and falsely imprisoned Myles; that Banks’ use of his dog violated Myles’ Fourth Amendment rights; that Banks and the county were both negligent; and that the county violated Myles’ civil rights by failing to properly train and supervise Banks.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025
These thunderstorms are producing an excessive amount of deadly cloud to ground lightning.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
The 1975 devastation at from Banqiao Dam, caused by excessive rainfall, was the most lethal event caused by dams failing, to date.
—Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for excessive
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“Excessive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excessive. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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excessive
adjective
ex·ces·sive
ik-ˈses-iv
: showing excess : too much
excessively
adverb
excessiveness
noun
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