excessively
Translation
excessively, immoderately, unduly
Examples
He drinks excessively.
He drinks excessively.
The prices are excessively high.
The prices are excessively high.
Grammar Patterns
((modifies a verb)) to do sth. excessively He drinks excessively.
((modifies an adjective)) excessively + adjective The prices are excessively high.
Similar Words
Synonyms: overly, immoderately, unduly; Antonyms: moderately, reasonably
Etymology
From 'excess' + '-ive' + '-ly'. 'Excess' comes from Latin 'ex-' (out) + 'cedere' (to go), meaning 'to go beyond'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'exceeding' the normal limit. The '-ly' suffix indicates it's an adverb describing how an action is done.