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excessive amounts

/ɛksˈsesɪv ˈæmənts/ · excessive. ˈamoun.ts
noun
  1. a quantity that is greater than what is considered reasonable or necessary The company's excessive amounts of waste led to a significant environmental impact.
noun
  1. a large or excessive quantity of something, often considered excessive or wasteful The hotel's excessive amounts of linens and towels were a waste of resources.
noun
  1. a quantity that is greater than what is considered acceptable or desirable The excessive amounts of sugar in the dessert were a concern for health-conscious consumers.
Did you know? The phrase 'excessive amounts' is often used in business and economics to describe situations where a company or individual has more resources or assets than they can reasonably use or manage.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 28, 2026