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Meaning of inordinately
The primary meaning of the word "inordinately" is to a degree that is not normal or reasonable.
Etymology of inordinately
The word "inordinately" has its roots in the Latin words "in" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "ordinare" (meaning "to arrange" or "to regulate"), with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe something that is not in accordance with the normal or expected order of things
Synonyms
excessively
extremely
immoderately
unduly
unnecessarily
unreasonably
disproportionately
overly
too much
excessively
outrageously
preposterously
absurdly
ridiculously
laughably
nonsensically
illogically
irrationally
unaccountably
inexplicably
unjustifiably
unwarrantedly
needlessly
wantonly
wantonly
wanton
extravagantly
lavishly
profligately
profusely
copiously
abundantly
generously
liberally
unstintingly
ungrudgingly
unreservedly
unconditionally
boundlessly
limitlessly
endlessly
infinitely
immeasurably
inexpressibly
beyond measure
excessively
extravagantly
exorbitantly
overmuch
overabundantly
Definitions
- To a degree that is not normal or reasonable, excessively, or unreasonably
- * In an amount or degree that is greater than what is considered normal or acceptable
Usage Examples
- She was inordinately proud of her accomplishments and couldn't stop talking about them
- * The company has been spending inordinately large sums of money on advertising
- * He was inordinately fond of sweets and had a hard time resisting them
Antonyms
moderately
reasonably
sensibly
justifiably
warrantedly
adequately
sufficiently
normally
acceptably
tolerably
mildly
slightly
marginally
minimally
barely
hardly
scarcely
sufficiently
fairly
reasonably
mildly
temperately
calmly
serenely
peacefully
quietly
gently
softly
lightly
delicately