Synonyms for Excess
Definition of 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
14 synonyms found
Writing tips for "excess"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like excessiveness, extra, inordinateness can replace "excess" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"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