Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

plethoric

Adjective

/pləˈθɔrɪk/

Definition

Characterized by an excessive amount or abundance, often referring to a condition of having too much blood in the body or an overload of something.

Examples

After the holidays, I felt plethoric with all the delicious food I had consumed.
Her plethoric emotions bubbled over during the surprise party, filling the room with joy.
The plethoric growth of the city led to many issues with infrastructure and resources.

Meaning

The term ‘plethoric’ is used to describe a state of excess, particularly when it pertains to physical conditions or attributes that are abundant beyond what is normal or healthy.