Overgrown
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Overgrown is an adjective meaning Having large numbers of plants which have become too big, and are hence spoiling the picturesqueness of a garden.
Meaning
Having large numbers of plants which have become too big, and are hence spoiling the picturesqueness of a garden.
More Meanings
- (attributive, mildly derogatory) Having grown bigger without developing maturity or changing character.
- past participle of overgrow
Example Sentences
He spends so much money on new technology: he's like an overgrown schoolboy buying toys.
Synonyms for overgrown
Depending on context, synonyms include covered, wooded.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include covered, wooded, swamped, excessive, intrusive, invasive.
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