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

Even so, the view here is that the harsh criticism of Romo and Nantz has been excessive among some media critics.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt argues that overparenting and excessive screen time are driving declines in youth mental health.

— Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

China is also blocked from accessing ASML’s most advanced extreme ultraviolet (EUV) machines.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Intel is a slightly different case because it’s also caught up in the mania for chip stocks as spending on artificial intelligence creates extreme demand for semiconductors.

— Norah Rami, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

Despite all of this potential economic turmoil on the Canadian side, Carney still concluded that at the end of the day, the cost of acceding to Washington’s extravagant demands was higher than the cost of job losses and strain on a key industry.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Their journey leads them through an extravagant amusement park built on the grounds of a drug lord’s former estate.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of extravagant

Adjective

The new season has been absolutely insane through four episodes as the hunt to save Joe (Zoe Saldaña) from her kidnappers is underway.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
If Gigi is malintentioned and insane and a homewrecker, there’s no story, right?

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of insane

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