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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