Excessiveness

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈsɛsɪvnəs/

Definitions of excessiveness

noun the quality of being excessive; an excessive amount or degree

Example Sentences

A1 Excessiveness in eating can lead to health problems.

A2 She was criticized for the excessiveness of her spending.

B1 The excessiveness of the noise levels at the concert was unbearable.

B2 The movie was criticized for its excessiveness in special effects.

C1 The politician's excessiveness in his demands alienated many of his colleagues.

C2 The artist's work was praised for its boldness, but some critics found the excessiveness of his style off-putting.

Examples of excessiveness in a Sentence

formal The company's budget was negatively impacted by the excessiveness of their spending.

informal She always goes overboard with her shopping, it's just pure excessiveness.

slang His partying habits are just too much, it's all about that excessiveness.

figurative The artist's use of color was criticized for its excessiveness, but it added depth to the painting.

Grammatical Forms of excessiveness

• plural: excessivenesses
• comparative: more excessive
• superlative: most excessive
• present tense: excessive
• future tense: will be excessive
• perfect tense: has been excessive
• continuous tense: is being excessive
• singular: excessiveness
• positive degree: excessive
• infinitive: to be excessive
• gerund: excessing
• participle: excessed

Origin and Evolution of excessiveness

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'excessiveness' originated from the Latin word 'excessivus', which is derived from the verb 'excedere' meaning 'to depart, go beyond'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'excessiveness' has continued to be used to describe situations or behaviors that go beyond what is considered normal or appropriate, often with a negative connotation. The word has evolved to encompass a broader range of contexts beyond just quantity or amount, to include aspects of behavior, emotion, and character.