superabundance

English

Etymology

super- +‎ abundance

Noun

superabundance (usually uncountable, plural superabundances)

  1. An extreme abundance; abundance to a vast degree that seems almost excessive.
    We have not merely an abundance, but a superabundance of enemies at this time; they will need to stand in line to disagree with us.
    • 1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “Much Change in a Little Time”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 74:
      Perhaps very young girls, who do not know what to do with a superabundance of affection, run up a kind of romantic liking for each other; but it never lasts—one good-looking young man would break up all the female friendships that ever were formed.
    • 1904, Bernarr Macfadden, “Preface”, in Building of Vital Power: Deep Breathing and a Complete System for Strengthening the Heart, Lungs, Stomach and All the Great Vital Organs, New York City: Physical Culture Publishing Company, page 3:
      My friends, do you realize the meaning of VITAL POWER? Have you ever experienced that superabundance of health which breeds an intense satisfaction with life and all living things?
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