Excess Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Excess

Meaning 1 : excessive indulgence

    Synonyms : overindulgence
Meaning 2 : immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits

    Synonyms : excessiveness,  inordinateness
Meaning 3 : more than is needed, desired, or required

    Example : trying to lose excess weight

    Synonyms : extra,  redundant,  spare,  supererogatory,  superfluous,  supernumerary,  surplus
Meaning 4 : the state of being more than full

    Synonyms : overabundance,  surfeit
Meaning 5 : a quantity much larger than is needed

    Synonyms : nimiety,  surplus,  surplusage