overmuch

/ˈoʊvərmʌtʃ/

Definitions

1. adverb

to a greater extent or degree than is necessary or desirable

“She was given too many gifts, and some of them were overmuch, making the pile overwhelming.”

2. adjective

exceeding what is needed or sufficient

“The new policy was deemed overmuch restrictive, affecting many small businesses.”

3. noun

an amount or quantity that is excessive

“The overmuch of her inheritance was used to pay off her debts.”

4. adverb

in a way that is excessive or too much

“The company was criticized for being overmuch focused on profits rather than social responsibility.”

Synonyms

  • excessively
  • excessively
  • immoderately

Antonyms

  • insufficiently
  • undermuch