Definition: Exceeding the usual bounds of something; extravagant; immoderate.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look today, At a tricky word that might just lead you astray! “Excessive,” it reads upon the page, Let's break it down with a thoughtful stage. The dictionary gives us clues so bright, "Exceeding the usual bounds," shining light! Think of it like this: if you eat a treat, A small cookie’s fine, oh so sweet! But eating excessive cookies, one by one, Is more than what's needed, before your day is done. It also means "extravagant," grand and free, Spending too much money, you surely see! And “immoderate,” a word to hold in mind, Means going beyond the proper kind. So, excessive means more than enough , you see, A little bit too much – for you and me! Does that make sense? Any questions for me? Let’s discuss it!