excessive
Translation
excessive, immoderate, extreme
Examples
He was drinking excessive amounts of coffee.
He was drinking excessive amounts of coffee.
The charges for the service were excessive.
The charges for the service were excessive.
Grammar Patterns
excessive ((noun)) excessive amounts of coffee
Similar Words
Synonyms: immoderate, extreme; Antonyms: moderate, reasonable
Etymology
From the noun 'excess'. The suffix '-ive' creates an adjective meaning 'having the quality of'. So, 'having the quality of excess'.
Memory Tips
If you have an 'excess' of something, the amount is 'excessive'. The words are very closely linked.