What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
excessive
Example
The price of the product was excessive, and I couldn't afford it. [excessive: adjective]
Example
She drank excessively at the party and ended up getting sick. [excessively: adverb]
immoderate
Example
His immoderate spending habits led him into debt. [immoderate: adjective]
Example
She ate immoderately and felt sick afterwards. [immoderately: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Excessive is more commonly used than immoderate in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between excessive and immoderate?
Immoderate is more formal than excessive.
