Nimiety

/nɪˈmaɪɪti/ noun

Definition

Excess; redundancy; the state of having too much of something.

Etymology

From Latin 'nimietas' (excess), from 'nimius' (too much), from 'nimis' (beyond measure). A delicate, understated word for when there's just... too much.

Kelly Says

A polite word for TOO MUCH! When your friend over-decorates for Christmas or uses fifty emojis in one text — that's nimiety! It sounds graceful but means 'dude, dial it back!' 🎄🎄🎄🎄😂

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