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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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

Bilton, who seized the reins of the show as executive producer earlier this year, may not want to shake things up overmuch in a season debut. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026 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 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

During their interviews, Haddock said the researchers found a lack of recognition by firefighters that their consumption levels were considered excessive.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Inland, southern San Bernardino County faces at least a 40% chance of excessive rain that could result in flash flooding through Saturday night, said Julie Phillipson, lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Las Vegas.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adverb

On winding roads, its model-specific suspension tuning and focus on weight reduction translate into exceptional body control at speed without becoming brittle or overly rigid in slower, more technical sections.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026
While there is no formal opposition group to Question 1, some lawmakers say the ballot question is overly broad and creates privacy risks.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of overly

Noun

The DynaTAC quickly became an emblem of 1980s ambition and excess, a communications device that doubled as a badge of executive clout.

— Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
Grease an 8-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper and flour the pan, tapping out the excess.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of excess

Adverb

There were some surprises in the rankings, too, with the Fendi Spy bag seeing a 127 percent spike in average resale value amid this year’s Y2K revival.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
But while fans wait to see what happens, Davies, despite no longer being involved in the show, assured that a new series was definitely happening and there wouldn’t be too long to wait.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of too

Noun

Any business can be people-owned and operated, with surplus revenue going back to the customers and employees instead of to shareholders.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
Menswear publications also began spotlighting military surplus liners as standalone jackets rather than removable insulation, and the style eventually expanded into designer collections and shopping guides.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of surplus

Adverb

OpenAI’s 2025 rollback of an excessively agreeable GPT-4o update illustrates a different type of evaluation challenge.

— Babajide Ojuola, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
This term means correcting people’s mistaken beliefs about what their peers normally do, like regularly drinking excessively.

— Pietro A. Sasso, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026

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