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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San Francisco police officers would then proceed to smash the driver's window, drag the driver out and pepper-spray him — actions that a San Francisco Department of Police Accountability (DPA) report states were excessive.

— Jose Fabian, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Even as the busy restaurant bar reaches blatantly excessive noise levels even before Ninh’s fully done with his equipment, neighboring businesses are already having their patience tested.

— Josh Slater-Williams, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

To an outsider, and in isolation, some of these habits may not seem so extreme—Reddit peptides excepted.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2026
North of the border, in British Columbia, hundreds more homes were lost this week, and 15,000 people are currently under evacuation, with extreme fire weather conditions predicted to worsen in the coming days.

— John Vaillant, Time, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of extreme

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Arendt comes most fully alive, though, when Meyer lets her own extravagant, commanding voice carry the story forward.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026
Ric Flair is known for his flamboyant promos and extravagant pro wrestling career that included several world championship runs across multiple promotions at his peak.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of extravagant

Adjective

Officials said Sunday that fire activity had prevented them from quickly reaching the area amid steep, rough terrain.

— Jamie Stengle, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
Nugraha said difficult terrain has complicated efforts, with some hotspots located on steep volcanic slopes that are difficult to reach by land.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of steep

Adjective

And their friendship, a folie à deux spiral of insane ideas powered by ungodly quantities of pot, becomes akin to a superpower.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
These mega facilities are popping up everywhere which means lots of people are spending insane money instead of pulling out the hose and bucket.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of insane

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