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Excessively

Ih-KSEH-sih-vlee

/ɪˈksɛsɪvliː/

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excessively

Dictionary meaning

To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits.

Examples

  • Drinking excessively can damage your liver.

Synonyms: overly, to a fault, too

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