Excessive and Restrained

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Excessive

Excessive adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.
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Restrained is an antonym for excessive.
Nearby Words: excess, excessively

Restrained

Restrained adjective - Under restraint.
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Excessive is an antonym for restrained.
Nearby Words: restraint, restraining
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  • Fanfic / The Bridge Practically Monster X's calling card, to the point he is so restrained from excessive violence and destruction he doesn't really act like a villain at all.
    Source: Fanfic / The Bridge
  • Also contrast Restrained Revenge where the character's "justified" punishment isn't excessive.
    Source: Rationalizing the Overkill
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