übermäßig

excessively, to excess

adverb UE-ber-meh-ssikh Rare

Also means

immoderately

Usage Note

übermäßig signals a degree beyond what is appropriate or healthy: übermäßig trinken, übermäßig beansprucht. It is neutral in register and common in medical, nutritional and critical contexts.

Examples

"Sie war nach der Wanderung übermäßig erschöpft."

Natural Translation

She was excessively exhausted after the hike.

Literal Translation

She was after the hike excessively exhausted.

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