What is the comparative form of “excessive”?
The comparative form of “excessive” is “more excessive”.Example
His spending habits are more excessive than mine.
Example
The noise level at the party was more excessive than I anticipated.
What is the superlative form of “excessive”?
The superlative form of “excessive” is “most excessive”.Example
Among all the contestants, she had the most excessive makeup.
Example
The amount of food wasted at the event was the most excessive I've ever seen.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "excessive" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more excessive" and "most excessive" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of extremity or extravagance.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Excessive" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more excessive”
Used to describe something that is more intense or beyond what is considered normal or reasonable.
Example
The heat in the desert is more extreme than I imagined.
Used to indicate that something is more lavish or wasteful.
Example
Her taste in fashion is more extravagant than mine.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most excessive”
Used to describe something that is the most intense or beyond what is considered normal or reasonable.
Example
The storm was the most extreme weather event in decades.
Used to indicate that something is the most lavish or wasteful.
Example
The wedding ceremony was the most extravagant affair I've ever attended.
Using than with comparative “more excessive”
When using the comparative form "more excessive" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His spending habits are more excessive than mine." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of excessiveness in "his spending habits" is higher than the level of excessiveness in "mine."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more excessive” and “most excessive” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Spending
Her shopping addiction is more excessive than his.
Her shopping addiction is more excessive than his.
- 2Noise
The construction noise was the most excessive I've ever heard.
The construction noise was the most excessive I've ever heard.
- 3Waste
The amount of packaging used for that product is more excessive than necessary.
The amount of packaging used for that product is more excessive than necessary.
- 4Behavior
His anger issues are the most excessive I've encountered.
His anger issues are the most excessive I've encountered.
Related idioms and phrases
Over the top
Excessive or exaggerated, often in a showy or flamboyant way.
Example
The decorations at the party were over the top.
Go overboard
To do something to an excessive or extreme degree.
Example
She tends to go overboard with her holiday decorations.
