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 Jennette has accused Debra of monitoring her excessively, performing inappropriate physical exams and continuing to shower her well into her teenage years. — Ashley Hume, 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 Going forward, will players be excessively punished for the NCAA’s lack of leadership over the last decade/eternity? — Jason Kirk, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for excessively

Adverb

The result has a polished vibe without being overly fussy or complicated to put together.

— Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026
Specifically, Kaplan has been accused of fostering an overly aggressive and toxic workplace at Unwell.

— Dominic Patten, Deadline, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of overly

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The state senator from Greenwich says Lamont has been too loose with state budget policies and should have generated even more savings to ease Connecticut’s debt burdens.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
That’s not too dissimilar from the path Mattingly took to the field Thursday.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

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