Definition Dictionary

Extremely unwilling to spend or use resources, often excessively so.

Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.

One word family: also includes pedantry.

An excessive abundance or very large amount.

In action, excessively hasty; also very steep.

Overstepping proper limits through excessive confidence or boldness.

Relating to an erect penis or, figuratively, conspicuously excessive male sexuality.

So great, costly, or restrictive that it prevents an action.

Excessively sweet or sentimental.

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.

One word family: also includes solicitude.

Excessively obedient or willing to put oneself below others.

A person who flatters someone powerful to gain advantage.

One word family: also includes sycophantic.

Boldness that is excessive or presumptuous.

Swollen; in writing, excessively inflated or pompous.

Excessive or not justified by the circumstances.

Excessively proud of oneself or one's achievements.