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Excessively vs Severely - What's the difference?

excessively | severely |

As adverbs the difference between excessively and severely

is that excessively is to an excessive degree while severely is in a severe manner.

excessively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • To an excessive degree.
    • The application form was excessively complicated.
  • In excess.
    • He smoked excessively .

    severely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a severe manner.