Adjectives of Excess

more than enough or the amount needed

She packed extra clothes in case of unexpected weather changes.

added or extra to what is already present or available

They needed to purchase additional supplies to complete the project.

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

The amount of sugar in the cake was excessive, making it overly sweet.

to or at a great distance

She could hear the music from far down the street.

to give someone something that one has enough of

He decided to spare the extra supplies to the local charity.

surpassing what is needed or required, and so, no longer of use

His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured.

involving activities or responsibilities outside one's regular job or profession

His extracurricular commitments included serving on the board of a local charity.

providing extra support or enhancement

The supplemental reading materials provided further insight into the topic.

providing additional help or support

The auxiliary power generator kicked in during the blackout to provide electricity.

beyond what is appropriate or necessary

The manager faced criticism for placing undue pressure on employees to meet unrealistic deadlines.

existing in an excessive or overly plentiful quantity

The garden was filled with overabundant vegetation, requiring frequent pruning.

beyond what is necessary or required

The lengthy introduction was filled with superfluous details, delaying the main point of the presentation.

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

His inordinate amount of time spent playing video games affected his academic performance.

without any limits or boundaries

The explorer was captivated by the boundless expanse of the desert.