Excessive and Minimal

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Excessive

Excessive adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.
Usage example: nerdy hackers who spend an excessive amount of time sitting in front of their computers
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Minimal is an antonym for excessive.
Nearby Words: excess, excessively

Minimal

Minimal adjective - Being the least in amount, number, or size possible.
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Excessive is an antonym for minimal.
Nearby Words: minimize, minimise, minimum, minim, minimization
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