“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
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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