Much-Muchly | Commonly Confused Words

Much

/mʌtʃ/

Used to indicate a large amount or degree of something.

That's much shorter!""It wasn't much fun for you tonight," he said.'Never was much of a fellow for talking.

Used to express a large amount or extent, often in a humorous or informal way

She was muchly appreciated by her peers.The film was muchly anticipated by fans worldwide.He was muchly rewarded for his brilliant idea.

Much is used primarily as an adjective or adverb, enhancing or modifying the meaning of other words.
Muchly is an informal term that's rarely used in modern English, often for humorous or rhetorical effect.
Remember: avoid muchly in formal writing to maintain clarity and standard usage.