Definition Dictionary

In action, excessively hasty; also very steep.

Overstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.

Causing strong moral disapproval or appearing shockingly excessive.

Expressing compact statements of supposed wisdom, often with excessive moralizing.

Showing an excessive and self-lowering eagerness to obey.

Showing excessive obedience or imitation with little independence.

Excessively pleased or satisfied with oneself.

Showing attentive concern or care, sometimes excessively.

Excessively obedient or willing to put oneself below others.

An amount greater than is needed or enjoyable.

An amount left over after needs or requirements have been met.

Using excessive flattery toward an influential person.

Boldness that is excessive or presumptuous.

Swollen; in writing, excessively inflated or pompous.

Excessive or not justified by the circumstances.