English dictionary

excess

/I/k's/E/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a quantity much larger than is needed

noun.attribute

Synonyms nimiety surplus surplusage

Source: WordNet 3.0
immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

noun.attribute

Synonyms excessiveness inordinateness

Source: WordNet 3.0
the state of being more than full

noun.state

Synonyms overabundance surfeit

Source: WordNet 3.0
excessive indulgence

noun.act

Synonyms overindulgence

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state of surpassing or going beyond limits; the being of a measure beyond sufficiency, necessity, or duty; that which exceeds what is usual or proper; immoderateness; superfluity; superabundance; extravagance; as, an <i>excess</i> of provisions or of light.

noun

Source: webster1913