Showing results for embarrassment of riches. Search instead for embarrassment+riches.

Definitions

embarrassment of riches

NOUN

deep pockets

Synonyms

WEAK

bottomless purse bulging purse embarras de richesses fat purse full purse heavy purse money to burn well-lined purse

NOUN

overabundance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

plethora

STRONG

glut nimiety overflow overkill overmuch oversupply profusion superabundance superfluity surfeit surplus surplusage

WEAK

too much

Antonyms

STRONG

lack necessity need want

WEAK

scarcity

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“There’s really an embarrassment of riches right now coming out of the open source labs.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

And when it comes to rock ‘n’ roll bona fides, Wings holds an embarrassment of riches.

From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025

He opted for joining Paris St-Germain but he couldn't quite break through amid the club's embarrassment of riches in the attacking department.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

A greatest-hits revue, devised by producer Cameron Mackintosh, the celebratory show is a true embarrassment of riches.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2025

From this embarrassment of riches, Francesco manages to pick a painter who’s sick of painting.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

embarrassment of riches

Example Sentences

Related Words