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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extra [adjective]

more than enough or the amount needed

Ex: He brought extra cash to cover any unplanned expenses .

additional [adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: She provided additional examples to clarify the concept for the students .

excessive [adjective]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

Ex: The car ’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket .

further [adjective]

extending or progressing beyond a current point to a greater extent

Ex: He requested further assistance from the support team to resolve the issue .

spare [adjective]

more than what is needed and not currently in use

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redundant [adjective]

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

Ex: The old equipment became redundant after the new system was installed .

extracurricular [adjective]

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

Ex: Extracurricular projects , such as community outreach , helped him gain new skills beyond his regular duties .

supplemental [adjective]

providing extra support or enhancement

Ex: He received a supplemental income from freelance work in addition to his full-time job .

auxiliary [adjective]

providing additional help or support

Ex: She used an auxiliary keyboard to type more efficiently on her tablet .

undue [adjective]

beyond what is appropriate or necessary

Ex: The student was reprimanded for showing undue aggression during the game .

overabundant [adjective]

existing in an excessive or overly plentiful quantity

Ex: She received overabundant praise for her performance in the play .

superfluous [adjective]

beyond what is necessary or required

Ex: The additional decorations seemed superfluous , as the room was already elegantly furnished .

inordinate [adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: She received an inordinate amount of praise for her small contribution to the project .

boundless [adjective]

without any limits or boundaries

Ex: The boundless enthusiasm of the volunteers made the event a great success .

Adjectives of Size and Quantity
Adjectives of Dimension	Adjectives of Large Size	Adjectives of Small and Medium Size	Adjectives of Small Quantity
Adjectives of Large Quantity	Adjectives of Change in Quantity	Adjectives of Excess	Adjectives of High Amount