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excessive
adjective
beyond normal limits
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ɪkˈsɛsɪv
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adjective
beyond normal limits
“excessive charges”
adjective
unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
“extravagant praise”
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excessive charges
a book of inordinate length
his dress stops just short of undue elegance
unreasonable demands
extravagant praise
exuberant compliments
overweening ambition
overweening greed
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