Overdressed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Overdressed is an adjective meaning Wearing too many clothes for the weather or the occasion.
Meaning
Wearing too many clothes for the weather or the occasion.
More Meanings
- Wearing clothes too formal or too elaborate for the occasion.
- simple past and past participle of overdress
Example Sentences
"I was worried you might think I am overdressed," Sheinna replied in a small voice.
Almost all babies get heat rash during hot weather. However, heat rash can occur even in cold weather if your child is overdressed either during the daytime or the nighttime.
Not, a thousand times not, that she should be overdressed. An overdressed Angel is a contradiction in terms. We associate not angelic attributes with the gorgeous attire and plenipotent jewellery of a Houndsditch Hebrewess. Just as the man who is got up in the loudest of loud costumes, and hangs out as a sort of Christmas tree, with incongruous braveries and charms and nicknacks pendent all over, we are apt to deem not a gentleman, but a gent.
Word Forms
- over-dressed
Synonyms for overdressed
Depending on context, synonyms include overclothed, clad, clothed.
Antonyms for overdressed
Common opposites include underdressed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include clothed, clad, arty, handsome, tasteful, classy.
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