Démesurément (en. Excessively)

/de.me.zyʁ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench
adverb
In an excessive or irregular manner.
He spends money immeasurably without caring about the consequences.
Il dépense de l'argent démesurément sans se soucier des conséquences.
In an exaggerated way, beyond reasonable limits.
She worries immeasurably about insignificant things.
Elle s'inquiète démesurément pour des choses insignifiantes.
With an exaggerated intensity or degree.
The art of expression is immeasurably present in her works.
L'art de l'expression est démesurément présent dans ses œuvres.

Etymology

Formed from the word 'immeasurable' which comes from the Latin 'démésuratus', meaning 'without measure'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

immeasurably filled
Filled beyond normal capacity.
démesurément rempli
to live immeasurably
To live excessively, without any limits.
vivre démesurément

Related Words

excess
State of being immeasurable; an excess.
démesure
immeasurable
That which is beyond measure, excessive.
démesuré
measure
Assessment of something according to dimensions/container.
mesure

Slang Meanings

To madness
He loves immeasurably, to madness.
Il aime démesurément, à la folie.
Without restraint
He lets loose immeasurably at parties.
Il se lâche démesurément lors des fêtes.