nimiety

noun

ni-ˈmī-ə-tē How to pronounce nimiety (audio)
Definition of nimietynext
as in excessiveness
a propensity for extremes in one's actions, beliefs, or habits the artist's ingrained nimiety results in cloying pictures of cute kids holding even cuter animals

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  1. excessiveness
  2. excess
Noun
  • The excessiveness of Ken Russell, Joe Coleman, Tasha Tudor, clowns, migraines, Priscilla Presley, and the Winchester Mystery House.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • This excessiveness can hinder critical knowledge building because of the sheer amount of information that can be accessed simultaneously at any time.
    — Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026
Definition of excessiveness
Noun
  • The DynaTAC quickly became an emblem of 1980s ambition and excess, a communications device that doubled as a badge of executive clout.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Grease an 8-inch round cake pan, then line the bottom with parchment paper and flour the pan, tapping out the excess.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026
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