excessive
adjectiveHow many syllables in excessive?
There are 3 syllables in the word excessive.How to pronounce excessive:
Definition of excessive:
- excessive (adjective):
- out of proportion
- beyond normal limits.
- exceeding what is usual, proper, necessary, or normal
Synonyms for excessive:
baroque
disproportionate
endless
enormous
exaggerated
exorbitant
extravagant
extreme
fancy
fulsome
immoderate
improper
inappropriate
infinite
inordinate
insane
intemperate
intolerable
lavish
needless
o.t.t.
over the top
overdue
overmuch
overweening
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Antonyms for excessive:
acceptable
adequate
affordable
aiding
average
balanced
bog-standard
careful
cheap
cheapo
civilised
civilized
common
competitive
conservative
considered
controlled
costless
credible
cultured
decent
delightful
dirt-cheap
discreet
down-to-earth
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