Excessive

Podcast 1 · Introduction

Excessive

A documentary-style narration: origin, meaning, and feel.

Part of speech

adjective

Pronunciation

ik-SES-iv  /ɪkˈsɛsɪv/

Definition

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; going beyond what is considered reasonable or appropriate.

Plain meaning

Too much — more than the situation calls for or a reasonable person would accept.

Register

Neutral to mildly critical. Often implies a judgment that something has gone too far. Very common across formal and informal registers.