excessive
Translation
excessive, immoderate
Examples
He was charged with excessive speeding.
He was charged with excessive speeding.
The cost of the project was excessive.
The cost of the project was excessive.
Grammar Patterns
excessive ((noun)) too much or too great. The cost of the project was excessive.
Similar Words
Synonyms: immoderate, extreme; Antonyms: moderate, reasonable
Etymology
From the noun 'excess' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-ive'. It means having the quality of excess.
Memory Tips
If you have an 'excess' (noun) of something, the amount is 'excessive' (adjective). The '-ive' ending signals it's a describing word.