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excessive

[ɪkˈsɛsɪv]
adjective
excessivo
1. more than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate
He has an excessive amount of caffeine intake daily.
Ele tem uma ingestão excessiva de cafeína diariamente.
2. beyond reasonable limits; extreme
The excessive noise from the construction site disturbed the neighbors.
O ruído excessivo do canteiro de obras perturbou os vizinhos.
3. characterized by lack of moderation or restraint
She spent an excessive amount of money on clothes.
Ela gastou uma quantia excessiva em roupas.
NYC Slang
over the top, too much, overkill
Synonyms
immoderateinordinateextravagantunreasonableextremedisproportionate
Antonyms
moderatereasonablerestrainedlimitedminimaldeficient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
excessivo
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
excessivo
standard usage; may colloquially use 'demais' or 'em excesso'
São Paulo
excessivo
standard usage; formal business and academic contexts preferred
Portugal
excessivo
standard usage; 'em excesso' commonly used as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go overboard
to take it too far
in excess of
beyond the pale
more than a little
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