Excess
Excess noun - The state or an instance of going beyond what is usual, proper, or needed.
Smattering is an antonym for excess.
Nearby Words: excessive, excessively
Smattering
Smattering noun - A small number.
Usage example: a smattering of guests at the art exhibit
Excess is an antonym for smattering.
How words are described
| massive | massive excess | massive smattering |
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