Overmuch

usgb/ˌəʊvərˈmʌtʃ/
adverb

Too much or to an excessive degree.

She worries overmuch about her health.
Visual representation of "overmuch" - Too much or to an excessive degree

Often appears as...

  • worries overmuch
  • concerns overmuch
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Emotional Intensity

Use 'overmuch' to show strong feelings about the excessiveness of an action or situation.

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He didn't seem to care overmuch when his team lost the game.
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Formal Tone

'Overmuch' is more formal and less common than 'too much' in everyday language.

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She did not concern herself overmuch with the trivial gossip.
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abundantexcessiveextravagantextremeinordinatenecessarilyredundantsurplus
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