Associations to the word «Excessive»

Wiktionary

EXCESSIVE, adjective. Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
EXCESSIVE NUMBER, noun. (number theory) An abundant number.
EXCESSIVE NUMBERS, noun. Plural of excessive number

Dictionary definition

EXCESSIVE, adjective. Beyond normal limits; "excessive charges"; "a book of inordinate length"; "his dress stops just short of undue elegance"; "unreasonable demands".
EXCESSIVE, adjective. Unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings; "extravagant praise"; "exuberant compliments"; "overweening ambition"; "overweening greed".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley