Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

excesses

Noun
/ɪkˈsɛsɪz/
Definition
Excesses refer to amounts that go beyond what is normal or necessary.
Examples
  • Many people experience health issues due to their excesses in eating unhealthy food.
  • During the holidays, it’s easy to get carried away with excesses in spending and celebrations.
  • The party was filled with excesses, from decorations to extravagant meals.
Meaning
Excesses can indicate overindulgence or the state of surpassing a limit, whether in behavior, food, or other aspects of life.
Synonyms
  • Surpluses
  • Overindulgences
  • Immoderations
  • Abundances
  • Extravagances