Definitions
- Describing a situation where something is so powerful or intense that it cannot be ignored. - Referring to a feeling of being completely overcome by emotion or sensation. - Talking about a majority or vast amount of something that is difficult to ignore or deny.
- Describing a situation where something is done or used in an extreme or unnecessary manner. - Referring to a behavior or action that goes beyond what is considered reasonable or appropriate. - Talking about an amount or degree of something that is more than necessary or expected.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an extreme or intense situation.
- 2Both words are adverbs that modify verbs or adjectives.
- 3Both words can have a negative connotation.
- 4Both words emphasize the degree or intensity of something.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Overwhelmingly emphasizes the power or strength of something, while excessively emphasizes the degree or amount of something.
- 2Emotion: Overwhelmingly can refer to positive or negative emotions, while excessively often has a negative connotation.
- 3Appropriateness: Overwhelmingly can be appropriate in certain contexts, such as describing a positive response to a successful event, while excessively is often used to describe inappropriate or unreasonable behavior.
- 4Focus: Overwhelmingly focuses on the effect of something on a person or situation, while excessively focuses on the action or behavior itself.
- 5Usage: Overwhelmingly is less common than excessively in everyday language.
Remember this!
Overwhelmingly and excessively are both adverbs that describe an extreme or intense situation. However, overwhelmingly emphasizes the power or strength of something, while excessively emphasizes the degree or amount of something. Overwhelmingly can be appropriate in certain contexts, while excessively often has a negative connotation and is used to describe inappropriate or unreasonable behavior.
