Beyond any given degree, measure or limit, or beyond the common measure or proportion; as the excessive bulk of a man; excessive labor; excessive wages.

Beyond the established laws of morality and religion, or beyond the bounds of justice, fitness, propriety, expedience or utility; as excessive indulgence of any kind. Excessive bail shall not be required.

Extravagant; unreasonable. His expenditures of money were excessive.

Vehement; violent; as excessive passion.