Definition of EXCESSIVE

excessive

Meanings

Adjective Satellite

  • beyond normal limits
    • "excessive charges"
  • unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings

Adj

  • Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English excessive, excessif, from Old French excessif, from Medieval Latin excessivus, equivalent to excess + -ive.

Scrabble Score: 21

excessive is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
excessive is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
excessive is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

excessive is a valid Words With Friends word