muchness

American  

[muhch-nis] / ˈmʌtʃ nɪs /

noun

1. Archaic. greatness, as in quantity, measure, or degree.

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idioms

1. much of a muchness,

   1. much the same; very much alike.

   2. extravagance; excess.

muchness British  

/ ˈmʌtʃnɪs /

noun

1. archaic magnitude

2. very similar

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Etymology

Origin of muchness

First recorded in 1350–1400, muchness is from the Middle English word mochenesse. See much, -ness

Example Sentences

Annie Dillard, back in the 1970s, wrote an essay called “Fecundity,” in which the sheer muchness of the natural world became a frightening, alien thing.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2023

There's no denying the soaring pleasure of "The Flight Attendant" despite these minor irritations even so, because Cuoco is simply that good at captaining our way through Cassie's muchness.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2022

None of this muchness is really the problem; where this “Cyrano” falters is in the musical adaptation, which is simply not enough.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 22, 2022

It’s still hard to decide whether muchness is the great triumph or dilemma of this era in music.

From Washington Post • Aug. 20, 2021

I told them that it was on account of the muchness that I declined.—Works.

From Humorous Masterpieces from American Literature by Various