excessively

[ik-ses-iv-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that goes beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree.

   Applying an excessively thick layer of mulch limits oxygen in the soil and can suffocate the plants.

Other Word Forms

• nonexcessively adverb
• quasi-excessively adverb
• unexcessively adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of excessively¹

excessive ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"I didn't want products to be excessively charged or returned to me or lost," she says.

From BBC

In addition to the assault, the concert drew criticism from some attendees for having excessively long entry lines, being overcrowded inside and feeling like an unsafe environment.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have long criticised UK terrorism law for being excessively broad and vaguely worded and a threat to freedom of expression. These arrests demonstrate that our concerns were justified," he said.

From BBC

He said: "We have long criticised UK terrorism law for being excessively broad and vaguely worded and a threat to freedom of expression. These arrests demonstrate that our concerns were justified."

From BBC

Cannabis Department officials said the goal was to avoid excessively heavy fines.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• extremely 
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• very