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    Excessivement (en. Excessively)

    /ɛk.sɛ.si.və.mɑ̃/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adverb
    In quantity or intensity that exceeds the normal or reasonable measure.
    He eats excessively, which harms his health.
    Il mange excessivement, ce qui nuit à sa santé.
    Refers to a behavior or attitude that is too extreme.
    She is excessively welcoming to her guests.
    Elle est excessivement accueillante avec ses invités.
    Refers to exaggerated reactions.
    He reacts excessively to criticism, even minor ones.
    Il réagit excessivement à des critiques, même mineures.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'excess' with the suffix '-ively' indicating a manner or degree.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    too much
    indicates an exaggerated quantity.
    trop de
    to be excessive
    means having behaviors or attitudes that go beyond acceptable standards.
    être excessif
    to act excessively
    means to act excessively, sometimes irrationally.
    agir avec excès

    Related Words

    excess
    Exceeding the reasonable limit.
    excès
    exaggerated
    Said or done in an excessive manner.
    exagéré
    disproportionate
    Out of proportion, excessive.
    démesuré

    Slang Meanings

    Too much to the point of being ridiculous.
    His clothing style is so excessive that it becomes funny.
    Son style vestimentaire est tellement excessif qu'il en devient drôle.
    To act without limits.
    He spent excessively during his vacation.
    Il a dépensé excessivement pendant ses vacances.