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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: They arrived early to allow extra time in case of traffic delays.
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additional
additional
[Adjective]

added or extra to what is already present or available

Ex: He requested additional time to review the contract before signing .
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excessive
excessive
[Adjective]

beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable

Ex: The storm caused excessive damage to the property , far beyond what was expected .
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further
further
[Adjective]

extending or progressing beyond a current point to a greater extent

Ex: The committee recommended further investigation into the matter .
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spare
spare
[Adjective]

more than what is needed and not currently in use

Ex: She brought a spare blanket for the camping trip to ensure everyone stayed warm .
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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

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

Ex: The extra steps in the process were redundant and removed .
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extracurricular
extracurricular
[Adjective]

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

Ex: She was involved in extracurricular activities like volunteering and sports, in addition to her full-time job.
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supplemental
supplemental
[Adjective]

providing extra support or enhancement

Ex: The grant included supplemental funds for further research and development .
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auxiliary
auxiliary
[Adjective]

providing additional help or support

Ex: He installed an auxiliary microphone to improve the sound quality of his recordings .
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undue
undue
[Adjective]

beyond what is appropriate or necessary

Ex: The company faced legal action for imposing undue restrictions on employee benefits .
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overabundant
overabundant
[Adjective]

existing in an excessive or overly plentiful quantity

Ex: The overabundant rainfall caused flooding in low-lying areas .
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superfluous
superfluous
[Adjective]

beyond what is necessary or required

Ex: The instructions contained superfluous steps , making the process seem more complicated than it was .
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inordinate
inordinate
[Adjective]

much more than what is normal, reasonable, or expected

Ex: The inordinate delay in processing the paperwork caused frustration among applicants .
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boundless
boundless
[Adjective]

without any limits or boundaries

Ex: His boundless creativity led to groundbreaking innovations in the field of technology .
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