Excess Definition & Meaning
excess
- adjective
- more than is needed, desired, or required; "trying to lose excess weight"; "found some extra change lying on the dresser"; "yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant"; "skills made redundant by technological advance"; "sleeping in the spare room"; "supernumerary ornamentation"; "it was supererogatory of her to gloat"; "delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words"; "extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts"; "surplus cheese distributed to the needy"
- noun
- a quantity much larger than is needed
- immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
- the state of being more than full
- excessive indulgence; "the child was spoiled by overindulgence"
"Excess" in song lyrics
See how excess is used in real songs:
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"Anything that I'm doin, I'ma do in excess"
The Away Team — Greedy -
"We make love in excess"
Binary Star f/ Brenda J — The Evolution of Man -
"My guns in excess"
Bishop Lamont — It Hurts
Words that rhyme with excess
Usage tips for "excess"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "excess" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for excess to find words that pair well.