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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There’s a marginal risk of excessive rainfall for each afternoon through Wednesday, according to the weather service.

— Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Avoid excessive moisture and never pour water into the main unit.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of excessive

Adjective

With local cops, plagued by rumors of departmental misdeeds, looking for a peaceful solution and federal authorities contemplating extreme action, the situation escalates.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2026
But winter and spring brought extreme drought when the wheat needed moisture to establish itself.

— Joshua A. Bickel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of extreme

Adjective

Trump’s extravagant welcome gesture will almost certainly be matched by prosaic summit outcomes.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Travis, who married Swift in July in an extravagant wedding ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City, also compared her fervor for the sport to her lifelong passion for her artistry.

— Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of extravagant

Adjective

Venture through the steep, winding lanes lined with high-end boutiques and restaurants while taking in panoramic views of the sparkling blue Mediterranean Sea below.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Stirring regularly, bring the milk to a boil over medium heat, then turn off and let steep until the rice is ready.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

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