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excessively
[ɪkˈsɛsɪvli]
adverb
excessivamente
1.
to a degree that is more than necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderately
She was excessively worried about the exam.
Ela estava excessivamente preocupada com o exame.
2.
in a manner that goes beyond reasonable limits
He drinks excessively on weekends.
Ele bebe excessivamente nos fins de semana.
NYC Slang
way too much, over the top
Synonyms
immoderately
inordinately
exorbitantly
extremely
too much
overly
unduly
Antonyms
moderately
reasonably
adequately
sufficiently
sparingly
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
excessivamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
excessivamente
standard usage, sometimes 'demais' in informal speech
Rio de Janeiro
excessivamente
standard usage, colloquially 'demais'
Portugal
excessivamente
standard usage, also 'em excesso'
Related Idioms & Phrases
to excess
beyond measure
out of bounds
to go overboard
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