Excessively
1excessively — index unduly Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
2excessively — exceedingly, excessively Both words came into use in the late 15c. Exceedingly (16c in its current meaning) means ‘very, extremely’, and is now used only with adjectives and adverbs (most often well): • His room was exceedingly cold P. Fitzgerald …
3excessively — adverb a) To an excessive degree. The application form was excessively complicated. b) In excess. He smoked excessively …
4excessively — excessive UK US /ɪkˈsesɪv/ adjective ► too much or too many: »Some property owners complained that they were being charged excessive fees. »The directive will prevent employees from working excessive hours. »Investing offshore is only worthwhile… …
5excessively — adv. Excessively is used with these adjectives: ↑cautious, ↑intrusive, ↑long, ↑optimistic, ↑rigid, ↑shy Excessively is used with these verbs: ↑drink, ↑perspire, ↑worry …
6excessively — See exceedingly. See exceedingly, excessively …
7excessively — adverb her father had excessively high standards Syn: inordinately, unduly, unnecessarily, unreasonably, ridiculously, overly; very, extremely, exceedingly, exceptionally, impossibly; immoderately, intemperately; ad nauseam …
8excessively — excessive ► ADJECTIVE ▪ more than is necessary, normal, or desirable. DERIVATIVES excessively adverb excessiveness noun …
9excessively bold — index presumptuous Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
10excessively confident — index presumptuous Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
