excessively

BrE /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/ AmE /ɪkˈsɛsɪvli/

adverb en → es

1 TOO MUCH [adverb] B1

to a greater degree or amount than is necessary, normal, or allowed; in an extreme way

demasiado, excesivamente

  • excessively + adj

Collocations excessively high prices · excessively long hours

  • The company pays its workers excessively low wages.

    La empresa paga a sus trabajadores salarios excesivamente bajos.

2 OVERUSE [adverb] B2

to use something too much or more than is necessary; to do something too often or for too long

usar demasiado, abusar de

  • excessively + verb

Collocations excessively use resources · excessively rely on technology

  • He excessively uses his phone, even during meals.

    Él usa demasiado su teléfono, incluso durante las comidas.