ex·ces·sive 
/ɛkˈsɛsɪv/ adjective
/ɛkˈsɛsɪv/ adjective [more excessive; most excessive] : going beyond what is usual, normal, or proper
▪ an excessive display of wealth ▪ She was reprimanded for her excessive tardiness. [=for being tardy too often] ▪ High fever, nausea, and excessive sweating are some of the symptoms. ▪ He drinks excessive amounts of coffee. [=he drinks too much coffee]
▪ an excessive display of wealth ▪ She was reprimanded for her excessive tardiness. [=for being tardy too often] ▪ High fever, nausea, and excessive sweating are some of the symptoms. ▪ He drinks excessive amounts of coffee. [=he drinks too much coffee]
— ex·ces·sive·ly adverb
▪ a dog who barks excessively ▪ drinking excessively [=to excess]
▪ a dog who barks excessively ▪ drinking excessively [=to excess]
