excessive
adj.much more than what is necessary, normal, or allowed. You use this to describe something that is too much and might cause problems.
adj.exceeding what is usual, proper, or necessary; characterized by an amount that is greater than a reasonable limit.
“The noise from the party was excessive.”
“The judge ruled that the police used excessive force when they arrested the suspect.”
“While some regulation is necessary for safety, critics argue that excessive bureaucracy often prevents small businesses from growing or hiring new staff.”
Typically functions as an attributive adjective before a noun, but can also follow linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem'.
Learners often use the adjective form when an adverb is required to modify a verb.
Usage excessive heat
“At first, the effort to measure losses over distances of meters or even kilometers might seem excessive for devices that fit on a small chip.”
“Because bone is softer than stone, it allows a toolmaker to work more precisely without causing excessive damage.”
From Middle English excessive, excessif, from Old French excessif, from Medieval Latin excessivus, equivalent to excess + -ive.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.