too-muchness

noun

too-much·​ness
tüˈməchnə̇s
: the quality or state of being excessive
his prosodic devices, his lively games with adjectives and expletives, may weary us with a too-muchness todayTimes Literary Supplement

Word History

Etymology

from the phrase too much + -ness

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“Too-muchness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/too-muchness. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.

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