Meaning

(intransitive) To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion..

Definitions by Sense

1. (intransitive) To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
2. (intransitive) To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.
3. (transitive) To put too many clothes on (a person).
4. (transitive) To put too much dressing on (food).
5. Any dress (feminine-style garment) worn over another, especially over an underdress.
6. Any garment worn over another.

Example Sentences

We meet again, Fraulein. You Americans, you're all the same. Always overdressing for the wrong occasions.

parents who overdress their children in winter

Don't overdress the salad: it shouldn't be swimming in oil.

Word Forms

• overdresses
• overdressing
• overdressed

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Use overdress when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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