Overdress

Quick meaning: Overdress is a verb meaning (intransitive) To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

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

Example Sentences

parents who overdress their children in winter

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

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

Word Forms

• overdresses
• overdressing
• overdressed

Synonyms for overdress

Depending on context, synonyms include attire, prink, get up, dress up, overclothe.

Antonyms for overdress

Common opposites include underdress.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include attire, overclothe, dress up, prink, get up, overaccessorize.

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