Excessive and Severe

Excessive adjective - Going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount.

Severe is a synonym for excessive in distressing topic. In some cases you can use "Severe" instead an adjective "Excessive".

Nearby Words: excess, excessively

Severe adjective - Given to exacting standards of discipline and self-restraint.

Excessive is a synonym for severe in extreme topic. Sometimes you can use "Excessive" instead an adjective "Severe", if it concerns topics such as distressing, extortionate.

Nearby Words: severely, severity, severed