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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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