EXCESSIVELY

excessively, overly, to a fault, too

(adverb) to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits; “too big”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

excessively (comparative more excessively, superlative most excessively)

To an excessive degree.

In excess.

Source: Wiktionary


EXCESSIVE

Ex*cess"ive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. excessif.]

Definition: Characterized by, or exhibiting, excess; overmuch. Excessive grief [is] the enemy to the living. Shak.

Syn.

– Undue; exorbitant; extreme; overmuch; enormous; immoderate; monstrous; intemperate; unreasonable. See Enormous --Ex*cess*ive*ly, adv. -Ex*cess"ive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to WorldAtlas, Finland is the biggest coffee consumer in the entire world. The average Finn will consume 12 kg of coffee each year.

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