excess

/ˈɛksˌɛs/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. a quantity much larger than is needed
2. immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
3. the state of being more than full
4. excessive indulgence
   “the child was spoiled by overindulgence”

adjective

1. more than is needed, desired, or required
   “trying to lose excess weight”

Synonyms for excess

• surplus
• surplusage
• nimiety
• excessiveness
• inordinateness
• surfeit
• overabundance
• overindulgence
• extra
• redundant
• spare
• supererogatory
• superfluous
• supernumerary
• unnecessary

Words that rhyme with excess

• press
• dress
• address
• express
• process
• access
• impress
• mess
• recess
• stress
• profess
• s
• distress
• guess
• progress
• depress
• less
• repress
• suppress
• assess
• bless
• egress
• success
• transgress
• confess
• possess
• redress
• undress
• watercress
• carefulness