— excessively , adv. — excessiveness , n.
/ik ses"iv/ , adj.
going beyond the usual, necessary, or proper limit or degree; characterized by excess: excessive charges; excessive criticism.
[ 1350-1400; ME (see EXCESS, -IVE); r. ME excessif ]
Syn . immoderate, extravagant, inordinate, exorbitant, unreasonable.
Ant . reasonable.