OVERMUCH Synonyms: 151 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈməch

Definition of overmuch

as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount I think you put overmuch care into your personal appearance—get over yourself

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overmuch

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adverb

as in overly

beyond a normal or acceptable limit you worry overmuch about what other people think

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overmuch

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noun

ˈō-vər-ˌməch

as in excess

the state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed you must not expect an overmuch of gratitude from a very young child

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Recent Examples of overmuch

Adjective

Paeans to matters of the flesh — birthmarks, necks, genitals, odors, butt hair, the asymmetry of noses — accumulate thrilling details without worrying overmuch about expedience. — Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026 That day, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers not to fret overmuch—Trump’s goal was merely to buy, not to attack, the island. — Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026 The earlier graffiti hadn’t seemed to bother them overmuch, but this? — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024 Austin Wintory’s original score is effective, but takes care not to intrude overmuch on the conceit of in-ya-face realism. — Dennis Harvey, Variety, 5 Nov. 2021 Or any of the dozens of other education buzzwords that people embrace, often without overmuch attention to the fine print. — Frederick Hess, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021 Meyer says consumers shouldn't worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays. — Laura Reiley, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019 Meyer says consumers shouldn’t worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays. — Laura Reiley, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019

Adverb

But sometimes the people have exalted their dictators and have not cared overmuch about the rule of law. — Philip Zelikow, The Atlantic, 11 Aug. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overmuch

Adjective

However, Leo’s shadow can show up as a mix of defensiveness, entitlement or an excessive attachment to validation.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026
That said, a recent Europe-wide survey by EU-OSHA reveals that concerns about excessive heat are becoming increasingly universal, with one in five workers reporting unhealthy exposure to extreme temperatures and around one in eight to intense sun.

— Oliver Balch, Fortune, 27 July 2026

Definition of excessive

Adverb

Health policy researchers and providers say negative attention and the potential for overly punitive regulations could put patients at risk.

— Laurie Udesky, Washington Post, 26 July 2026
A bit like a holding pattern is used for aircraft waiting to land at an overly busy airport.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of overly

Adjective

Connecticut famers have been awaiting access to such relief after experiencing damages caused by disasters and extreme weather events in 2023 and 2024.

— Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
The filmmakers have conceived a world that is both funny and extreme, navigating themes of bodily autonomy for both males and females through the playful and the monstrous.

— William Earl, Variety, 25 July 2026

Definition of extreme

Adverb

Chicken satay with a restrained peanut sauce is a solid choice, too.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Like Rominger, Crowfoot said the ESA can at times be too heavy handed, and said there was always room to tweak the law, particularly in an era where California is confronting a cost of living crisis some pin on regulations restricting growth.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of too

Noun

The shows’ studio, 20th TV Animation, kept the annual output relatively steady, diverting the surplus episodes to its streaming platforms.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026
And then there’s the annual plowing of millions in DWP surplus dollars into the City Hall piggy bank, which convinces ratepayers they’re being fleeced.

— Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of surplus

Adverb

Why pharma companies own compute At a time when NVIDIA’s processors are excessively in demand and seeing regular performance upgrades, the decision to buy the compute instead of renting may not seem wise.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
Tracking your health excessively has become a hobby, too, turning everyday movement into something that needs to be continuously monitored and improved.

— Meehika Barua, Time, 20 July 2026

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