Meaning & Definition of Excess in English

1. A quantity much larger than is needed

2. Immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

3. The state of being more than full

4. Excessive indulgence

• "The child was spoiled by overindulgence"

1. More than is needed, desired, or required

• "Trying to lose excess weight"

• "Found some extra change lying on the dresser"

• "Yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"

• "Skills made redundant by technological advance"

• "Sleeping in the spare room"

• "Supernumerary ornamentation"

• "It was supererogatory of her to gloat"

• "Delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"

• "Extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"

• "Surplus cheese distributed to the needy"