ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Overdone

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˌəʊ.vəˈdʌn/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Overdone is an adjective meaning Cooked too much.

Meaning

Cooked too much.

More Meanings

  1. Exaggerated; overwrought.
  2. Repeated too often; hackneyed.
  3. past participle of overdo

Example Sentences

There are lots of pauses and little detours, hitchings-up of their smocks, inspection of the soles of their feet, some rather overdone limping.

Synonyms for overdone

Depending on context, synonyms include overcooked, over the top, overused, overworked, banal, bathetic.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include exaggerated, overstated, immoderate, cooked, overkill, excessive.

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