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Adjectives of Size and Quantity - Adjectives of Excess

These adjectives are used to describe situations, quantities, or conditions that go beyond what is considered necessary, appropriate, or desirable.

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Categorized English Adjectives of Size and Quantity
extra
extra
[Adjective]

more than enough or the amount needed

Ex: She packed extra clothes in case of unexpected weather changes. 
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additional
additional
[Adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: They needed to purchase additional supplies to complete the project. 
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excessive
excessive
[Adjective]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

Ex: The amount of sugar in the cake was excessive, making it overly sweet. 
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further
further
[Adjective]

extending or progressing beyond a current point to a greater extent

Ex: They needed further clarification on the project requirements. 
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spare
spare
[Adjective]

more than what is needed and not currently in use

Ex: He always kept spare batteries in his bag in case his devices ran out of power. 
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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His position at the company became redundant after the department was restructured. 
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extracurricular
extracurricular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: His extracurricular commitments included serving on the board of a local charity. 
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supplemental
supplemental
[Adjective]

providing extra support or enhancement

Ex: The supplemental reading materials provided further insight into the topic. 
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auxiliary
auxiliary
[Adjective]

providing additional help or support

Ex: The auxiliary power generator kicked in during the blackout to provide electricity. 
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undue
undue
[Adjective]

beyond what is appropriate or necessary

Ex: The manager faced criticism for placing undue pressure on employees to meet unrealistic deadlines. 
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overabundant
overabundant
[Adjective]

existing in an excessive or overly plentiful quantity

Ex: The garden was filled with overabundant vegetation, requiring frequent pruning. 
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superfluous
superfluous
[Adjective]

beyond what is necessary or required

Ex: The lengthy introduction was filled with superfluous details, delaying the main point of the presentation. 
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inordinate
inordinate
[Adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: His inordinate amount of time spent playing video games affected his academic performance. 
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boundless
boundless
[Adjective]

without any limits or boundaries

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