Excess and Smattering

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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