EXCESSIVELY Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

excessively

adverb

Definition of excessively

as in overly

beyond a normal or acceptable limit noise from the party was excessively loud

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Recent Examples of excessively Ubaid Shah, 20, is a highly exciting fast bowler but this is unlikely to be the week to blood him in England on a Lord’s surface which has excessively rewarded accuracy. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Ivey used the arrests to warn cruise passengers about drinking excessively and causing trouble. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Gerek Wright won the blue ribbon for his paper on kyphosis, which causes the spine to curve excessively forward. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026 Some cats groom excessively because of skin issues or parasites. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Aug. 2026 Price is backing legislation that would increase penalties for certain excessively loud vehicle violations. — Terell Bailey, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 The 24-year-old was smoking marijuana every day and also drinking excessively, and got in trouble with the Rockies last season when he was caught smoking during a game at Isotopes Park. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2026 Paxton recommends keeping special items like a special suit or dress, or other particular garments that hold strong memories—but not being excessively sentimental about the rest. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026 That includes spending too long in bed, avoiding activities out of fear of not sleeping and resting excessively during the day. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

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Buzz with Good Night Package – not exactly an overly compelling way to kick off the official VW electric camper van era but a safe one with little downside.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
Looking at their wins, there really weren't any that were overly impressive, either.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of overly

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Her husband had one on, too, which made the twinning moment even cuter.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too.

— Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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