Synonyms of excessively

excessively

adverb

as in overly

beyond a normal or acceptable limit

noise from the party was excessively loud

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overly
• too
• unduly
• inordinately
• extremely
• unacceptably
• intolerably
• unusually
• incredibly
• to death
• terribly
• exorbitantly
• exceptionally
• very
• devilishly
• with a vengeance
• to a fault
• monstrously
• overmuch
• unreasonably
• unbearably
• highly
• extravagantly
• obscenely
• immoderately
• super
• inappropriately
• unconscionably
• abnormally
• remarkably
• extra
• extraordinarily
• improperly
• considerably
• inexcusably
• exceedingly
• significantly
• uncommonly
• extensively
• substantially
• hugely
• singularly
• intemperately
• astronomically
• extortionately
• especially
• freakishly
• eminently
• deadly
• greatly
• uncustomarily
• mightily
• whacking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insufficiently
• inadequately
• moderately
• reasonably
• modestly
• slightly
• acceptably
• deficiently
• minimally
• just
• barely
• hardly
• scarcely
• marginally
• temperately
• scantily
• meagerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excessively

OpenAI’s 2025 rollback of an excessively agreeable GPT-4o update illustrates a different type of evaluation challenge. — Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

This term means correcting people’s mistaken beliefs about what their peers normally do, like regularly drinking excessively. — Pietro A. Sasso, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

But the family alleged in court filings that Tingley was being excessively sedated. — Jordan Rau, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Mowing at the proper length is especially important during periods when lawns are under stress from excessively high temperatures and drought. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

When to seek medical attention People who use kratom and begin breathing slowly or shallowly, or who become excessively drowsy or difficult to awaken, may be experiencing serious sedation that can interfere with breathing, Steinman said. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Many are dealing with buses running late, excessively long rides, and some have no bus route at all. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Both can get the job done, but chemical exfoliants may be too irritating for those with sensitive skin or excessively dry scalps. — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026

The direct heat helps re-crisp the bottom of the crust, while the lid traps heat, so the cheese and toppings warm through without the crust becoming excessively dry. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026