Antonyms for excessive

Grammar : Adj

Spell : ik-ses-iv

Phonetic Transcription : ɪkˈsɛs ɪv

Definition of excessive

Origin : late 14c., from Old French excessif "excessive, oppressive," from Latin excess-, past participle stem of excedere "to depart, go beyond" (see exceed). Related: Excessively; excessiveness.

adj too much; overdone

Example sentences :

Boldness and excessive timidity are the two extremes to be avoided.
Extract from : « Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. I » by Francis Augustus Cox

Philip himself, too, was morbid in his excessive tenderness for this boy.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

At that moment, to his excessive astonishment, the organ began to peal forth.
Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood

As to Lady Olivia's excessive sensibility, I have no faith in it.
Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth

All of them rushed upon his lordship with an excessive manner.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

What can be the reasons of the Sieur Ernest's excessive amiability?
Extract from : « Vivian Grey » by Earl of Beaconsfield, Benjamin Disraeli

In the insane, masturbation is sometimes practiced to an excessive extent.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

Among these persons we find few precocious or excessive onanists.
Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel

The requirements of the directors as to speed were not excessive.
Extract from : « Little Masterpieces of Science: » by Various

His excessive anguish drew him from this state of dejection.
Extract from : « Therese Raquin » by Emile Zola

Synonyms for excessive

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