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 Gunn brought his signature blend of heart, humor, and needle drops, delivering an entertaining blockbuster that stood in clear contrast to the excessively dark DC films of the 2010s. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026 Beauty trends are constantly evolving, and this year clearly favors a more textured and luminous complexion—one that isn’t excessively shiny. — Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026 There are some health concerns related to PTFE coatings when misused, damaged or excessively heated. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Workaholism is defined as a combination of working excessively and compulsively. — Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026 Despite the warmer temperatures, moisture levels will remain relatively limited, so conditions should not feel excessively humid. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 In addition, the airframe was upgraded for greater stability in flight to prevent the patient from swinging excessively. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 The specialists working on the mission had to ensure the drone could carry a human being without flipping over or swaying excessively, according to the unit. — Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026 The company is already studying ways to manipulate orexin activity in another form of narcolepsy, and a condition in which people feel excessively sleepy during the day, even after a full night’s sleep. — Alice Park, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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Noah Siviglia, an engineer coordinating the work, asked employees to help identify project costs and completion dates, noting that the information did not need to be overly precise because of the tight deadline.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Although much of his lineup leaned heavy-handed or overly undone, the most notable bias looks were the ones designed for ease, modernity and lightness.

— Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of overly

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These songs are very evidently arranged, with ticklish, left-field grooves and tight pockets—never too tight for the persistent, puckish charm, the elbow-nudging glee.

— Samuel Hyland, Pitchfork, 28 Oct. 2026
Ross started the second-half scoring, too, with another two handed flush off a pass from Demary, who started the fast break chance with his second steal of the game.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026

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