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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in overly
beyond a normal or acceptable limit
you worry overmuch about what other people think
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples of overmuch in a Sentence
These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of
Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback
about these examples.
Recent Examples on the Web
Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
That may not mean overmuch, though.
—John O'Sullivan, National Review, 27 Aug. 2020
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, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
Meyer says consumers shouldn't worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
To bristle overmuch smacks of either hypocrisy or an implicit grant of status to liberals as cultural betters who ought to defer more to a marginalized right.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 3 May 2017
Its Covent Garden office was a magnet for ambitious young talent, which Mr. Jones assessed without overmuch regard for age, station or experience.
—Matthew Schneier, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2017
Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 June 2022
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
Adjective
The earlier graffiti hadn’t seemed to bother them overmuch, but this?
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
That may not mean overmuch, though.
—John O'Sullivan, National Review, 27 Aug. 2020
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, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2019
Meyer says consumers shouldn't worry overmuch about ham prices for the holidays.
—Laura Reiley, chicagotribune.com, 26 Nov. 2019
To bristle overmuch smacks of either hypocrisy or an implicit grant of status to liberals as cultural betters who ought to defer more to a marginalized right.
—Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic, 3 May 2017
Its Covent Garden office was a magnet for ambitious young talent, which Mr. Jones assessed without overmuch regard for age, station or experience.
—Matthew Schneier, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2017
Adverb
Politicians are known to get into the weeds of their findings to try to make political points by attacking the other side, and to focus overmuch on the wonky inner workings of U.S. bureaucracy than on bigger themes.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 June 2022
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
-
Most carbon monoxide toxicity victims breathe in excessive levels of this invisible gas without even knowing, which is why homes should have carbon monoxide detectors installed.Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024
-
Its rich protein content can lead to excessive calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Adverb
-
That’s when Hernández found the right-field corner with a line drive that got past an overly aggressive route from outfielder Juan Soto.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2024
-
Winkler appeared in eight episodes as Jean-Ralphio and Mona-Lisa’s overly generous father Dr. Lu Saperstein, making his debut in Season 6.Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 25 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Dip one of the cutlets into the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the egg, and then into the panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024
-
Ah, Sober October – that alliterative time of year when some people like to take a break from drinking, perhaps to atone for the excesses of summer, or to prepare for the excesses of the holiday season.Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
In extreme magnetic environments, the magnetic sensitivity can be controlled by sufficient separation from the field source or methods such as magnetic shielding.Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
-
Freak accidents streak through the storylines with kinetic, electrifying energy, igniting a chain reaction of over-the-top kills that coincide under extreme circumstances.Michael Lee Simpson, EW.com, 26 Oct. 2024
Adverb
-
The grass has grown, too, in New Orleans—so much so that in one of Nasseri’s photographs the bottom of a welcome sign by the side of a thoroughfare is obscured by it.Naomi Fry, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
-
Life’s too short to debate how a person enjoys his or her meals.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
Who knew a surplus of maple syrup could lead to such a Sticky situation?Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 28 Oct. 2024
-
Three companies in the sector had financial firepower to do so courtesy of funding surpluses for their frozen pension plans as of the end of 2023, according to financial statements: Textron, Huntington Ingalls and L3Harris.Jeremy Bogaisky, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
That isn’t to say the $10,000 fine that could be levied isn’t steep.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
-
With just a few days remaining until the first evening of the three-night stop, resale ticket prices are steep and continue to increase by the day.Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
-
And as climate change supercharges hurricanes, which are fueled by warm water and air, the sufficiency of the system's five categories is increasingly coming into question.Alec Luhn, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
-
The company, sanctioned by the U.S., is positioning itself at the forefront of China’s drive for self sufficiency.Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near overmuch
Cite this Entry
“Overmuch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overmuch. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share