overmuchness

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

overmuch +‎ -ness

Noun[edit]

overmuchness (uncountable)

  1. (dated) The quality or state of being in excess; superabundance.
    Synonym: excessiveness
    • 1641, Ben Jonson, Timber
      There are words that do as much raise a style as others can depress it . Superlation and overmuchness amplifies

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