Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word When something is more than needed or wanted, it is called this.
Excessive
/ɪkˈsesɪv/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I have been silent from surprize merely, excessive surprize.The excessive and even outrageous price seemed to indicate as much.His excessive spending habits led to financial trouble.
Etymology:
From Middle French excessif, from Late Latin excessivus, "going beyond what is proper".
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