Definition of MUCHNESS

muchness

Plural: muchnesses

Noun

  • The quality or state of being much; a large quantity.
  • greatness of quantity or measure or extent
  • Large size or bulk; bigness; size; magnitude (large or small).
  • Greatness in quantity, number, amount, or degree.

Examples

  • The sheer muchness of available plays overwhelmed the novice Scrabble player.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English muchelnesse, michelnesse (“greatness, magnitude”), from Old English miċelnes, myċelnes (“greatness, size, mass, quantity, multitude, abundance, magnificence, great deed”), equivalent to much + -ness. Cognate with Old High German michilnessi (“greatness, magnitude”). Compare also mickleness.

Scrabble Score: 15

muchness: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
muchness: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
muchness: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

muchness: valid Words With Friends Word