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Excessive vs Considerably - What's the difference?

excessive | considerably |

As an adjective excessive

is exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

As an adverb considerably is

significantly; to a degree worth considering.

excessive

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.
  • "I personally consider putting a wide vibrato on a single 16th triplet note at 160 beats per minute rather excessive , nay even stupid."

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * insufficient * deficient

    Derived terms

    * excessive number

    considerably

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Significantly; to a degree worth considering.
  • The situation has improved considerably .
    The situation is considerably better.