exzessiv
Exzessiv is a German adjective meaning excessive, extravagant, or beyond what is considered normal or appropriate. It is used to describe quantities, behaviors, or stylistic choices that exceed customary limits. Examples include exzessive Dekoration, exzessiver Konsum, or exzessiver Lärm. In cultural criticism and design discourse the term often signals a deliberate overabundance, which can be discussed as maximalism or as a thematic feature.
The word derives from the noun Exzess, itself from the French excès, which in turn comes from
Exzessiv does not automatically express a value judgment; the assessment depends on context. It can carry a
Related terms include Exzess (excess) and, in stylistic discussions, the less common Exzessivität, used to denote