Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

To an excessive degree. / In excess.

The property of being excessive.

plural of excessiveness

The state of surpassing or going beyond a limit; the state of being beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; more than what is usual or proper.

More than is normal, necessary or specified.

(US, transitive) To declare (an employee) surplus to requirements, such that he or she might not be given work.

present participle of excess

simple past tense and past participle of excess

plural of excess