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What does excessive mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word excessive? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
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Fruits like Granny Smith apples and grapefruit act as astringents and help cut down on excessive cravings.
My excessive nerves were rewarded with a hip flask and a half bottle of whisky.
The accident happened due to excessive speed, contributed to by the condition of the near side rear tyre.
The money had gone in excessive compensation and unapproved bonuses, fees and loans.
For Berliners the main concern seemed to be that the excessive security threatened hundreds of local businesses.
It was not caused by the weight of concrete in the wagons, the bridge structure, vandalism on the line, or excessive train speed.

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