Words For Excess

3 words in this vocabulary list

adjective abundant in supply or quantity

  • The researcher collected copious amounts of data for the study.
  • She has a copious collection of shoes in her closet.
  • I drank a copious amount of coffee to stay awake during the exam.
  • Her copious laughter filled the room with joy.

adverb excessively; beyond what is considered reasonable or appropriate

  • The cost of the project went inordinately over budget due to unexpected expenses.
  • She was inordinately excited about the upcoming concert.
  • He was inordinately obsessed with collecting sneakers.
  • Her love for him was inordinately deep, beyond what words could express.

noun an excess or overabundance of something

  • The nimiety of data collected by the research team made it difficult to analyze in a timely manner.
  • There was a nimiety of food at the party, so everyone went home with leftovers.
  • I can't believe the nimiety of drama that happened at school today.
  • Her nimiety of kindness towards others is truly admirable.