What level is the word "excessive"?

"excessive" is a B2 (Upper Intermediate) vocabulary word.

What is a synonym for "excessive"?

Synonyms for "excessive": overdone.

What is the opposite of "excessive"?

The opposite of "excessive" is: moderate.

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Q: Which TV shows or movies use the word "excessive"?

"excessive" appears in: Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Game of Thrones, Modern Family, New Girl, Pulp Fiction, The Office, Young Sheldon, Friends.

What does "Excessive" mean?

more than necessary or reasonable

Synonym: overdone Opposite: moderate

"Excessive" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

"Meltdown" seems excessive.
— Brooklyn Nine-Nine S6E14

Would it be excessive of me to ask you to save my life twice in a week?
— Game of Thrones S2E4

Even you have to admit this is excessive.
— Modern Family S6E1

Okay, this is getting excessive, guys.
— New Girl S1E11

No, it seemed excessive...
— Pulp Fiction

Which to me seems...excessive.
— The Office S2E10

That seems excessive.
— Young Sheldon S5E13

Phoebe: I'd call that excessive.
— Friends S2E3

"Excessive" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 8 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

Brooklyn Nine-Nine Game of Thrones Modern Family New Girl Pulp Fiction The Office Young Sheldon Friends

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