übermäßig
Translation
excessive, immoderate, inordinate
Examples
Sein Alkoholkonsum ist übermäßig.
His alcohol consumption is excessive.
Übermäßiger Stress ist schädlich für die Gesundheit.
Excessive stress is harmful to your health.
Grammar Patterns
as an adjective before a noun übermäßiger Stress
as a predicative adjective The stress was übermäßig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excessive, inordinate; Antonyms: moderate, reasonable
Etymology
Composed of 'über' (over, beyond) and 'mäßig' (moderate). It means 'beyond measure'.
Memory Tips
Think of something going 'over' the proper 'measure' or 'moderation'.