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eccessivo — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • excess noun An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
  • excessive adjective Going beyond a reasonable or acceptable amount; too much.
  • lavish adj Given, spent, or produced in great and often extravagant abundance.
  • overblown adj Exaggerated or given far more importance than it deserves.
  • overkill noun Far more force, effort, or resources than a situation actually calls for.
  • unnecessary adjective Not needed; more than is required.

Senses

eccessivo is used for these senses in English:

  • excess (US, transitive) To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.
  • excessive Exceeding the usual bounds of something; too much (of amount); extravagant; immoderate.
  • lavish Superabundant; excessive.
  • orgulous Swollen; augmented; excessive.
  • overblown Of exaggerated importance; too heavily emphasized, hyped, etc.
  • unnecessary Not needed or necessary.

excess — full definition

  1. noun An amount beyond what is normal, necessary, or allowed.
  2. noun Overindulgence, especially in eating or drinking.
  3. adjective More than what is normal or allowed.

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