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

His shows were hodgepodges of muchness — jewelry and eyeglasses and bags and clothes — that celebrated character over chic.

From New York Times

“My Onliness” is the kind of show that in its muchness may leave you slightly mystified.

From New York Times

For some, this too muchness, married to Wilder’s bookish mischief, will pall.

From New York Times

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

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