PLETHORIC Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

plethoric

adjective

Definition of plethoric

as in excessive

going beyond a normal or acceptable limit in degree or amount the plethoric opulence of the mansions built by the robber barons

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Adjective

Higher energy density is particularly useful for drones because batteries must provide enough power and endurance without adding excessive weight.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Through this, scientists want to gain clarity over the legal responsibilities of launching states to preserve near-Earth space from orbital clutter and the dark night sky from excessive light pollution.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

Without intervention, those numbers will only grow as extreme events worsen.

— Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026
Kenya's National Transport and Safety Authority called upon all motorists to exercise extreme caution, avoid dangerous overtaking and strictly observe lane discipline.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

The blue carpet at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles was a sea of extravagant and unconventional ensembles featuring plenty of fur, feathers, and fringe.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Yet the brand’s spring 2027 collection didn’t take second place to the extravagant little details founders Corrada Rodriguez d’Acri, Delfina Pinardi and Maria Sole Torlonia added to their seasonal presentation.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of extravagant

Adjective

Passengers screamed after spotting the co-pilot stabbing the captain, and the flight from Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, to the Israeli city of Tel Aviv began a steep dive.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Offense has been hard to come by for Blashill’s team, so those early holes are steeper compared to others.

— Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of steep

Adjective

In particular, users are gravitating towards — and posting their own covers of — the bridge, which finds Williams belting insane high notes.

— Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Evidently, the Manhunter released gas that drove Antaan’s people insane, forcing many of them to jump to their deaths.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of insane

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