Excesivamente (en. Excessively)

/eksesiva'mente/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adverb
In a way that exceeds normal limits.
The food was excessively salty.
La comida estaba excesivamente salada.
To a degree that is more than necessary.
He studied excessively before the exam.
Estudió excesivamente antes del examen.
That involves an excess or an exaggeration.
He behaved in an excessively optimistic manner.
Se comportó de manera excesivamente optimista.

Etymology

From Latin 'excessivus', which is derived from 'excessus'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excessively happy
In a state of happiness that exceeds the usual.
excesivamente feliz
excessively complicated
That is more complicated than it should be.
excesivamente complicado
excessively expensive
That has a price much higher than expected.
excesivamente caro

Related Words

excess
Amount that exceeds the normal.
exceso
excessive
That exceeds what is normal or acceptable.
excesivo
surplus
What remains after subtracting, in excess.
sobrante

Slang Meanings

Too much
That movie was too long.
Esa película fue demasiado larga.
Super
She is super happy today.
Está súper feliz hoy.