muchness

[ muhch-nis ]

noun

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

muchness

/ ˈmʌtʃnɪs /

noun

1. archaic.
   magnitude
2. much of a muchness
   very similar

Word History and Origins

Origin of muchness¹

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

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. much of a muchness,
   1. much the same; very much alike.
   2. extravagance; excess.

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

I'm sensing lots of too muchness here for a female character.

From Salon

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