excessive
/ɪkˈsɛsɪv/ adjective B2- Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate. · The movie's excessive use of special effects distracted from the plot.
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The dose has been excessive, but she has only been shaken by it; and this time, at any rate, Valentine will not die.”
Gardiner, highly amused by the kind of family prejudice, to which he attributed her excessive commendation of her master, soon led again to the subject; and she dwelt with energy on his many merits, as they proceeded together up the great staircase.
A PIGEON, oppressed by excessive thirst, saw a goblet of water painted on a signboard.
The maidens, aggravated by such excessive labor, resolved to kill the cock who roused their mistress so early.
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