Excessive

9 lettersadjectivecommon

Updated February 2026

Definition

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable. Excessive describes something that goes beyond reasonable or acceptable limits.

“The company faced criticism for paying excessive bonuses to senior executives.”

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Four E's and three S's; EX- prefix with double S pattern

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Worth 20 points; X (8pts) and multiple S's provide flexibility

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