overmuch
Too much; overly muchToo much; overly much
» Overmuch is bitter, even of pure honey.
Zu viel ist bitter, und wenn es lauter Honig wäre. — Esperantostern
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1 senses(UK, not comparable)Too much; overly much
Some readers do not care overmuch for poetry.
- more than necessary
Examples
2 sentencesOvermuch is bitter, even of pure honey.
deZu viel ist bitter, und wenn es lauter Honig wäre. — Esperantostern
Consider that nothing in human life is stable; for then you will not exult overmuch in prosperity, nor grieve overmuch in adversity.
Origin
From Middle English overmuche, overmuchel, equivalent to over- + much.From Middle English overmuche, overmuchel, equivalent to over- + much.
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