Overpaint
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overpaint is a verb meaning To color or describe too strongly.
Meaning
To color or describe too strongly.
More Meanings
- To apply the final layers of paint over underpainting.
- To paint over (something).
- To paint too much: with too thick a coating of paint.
- (computer graphics) To erase by drawing graphics over the top.
Example Sentences
OK, you've painted me a picture well enough; you don't need to overpaint it.
This antique chair's inlays have been overpainted, but we can restore its finish.
This antique chair has been overpainted to the point that you can't discern the carved details.
Word Forms
- overpaints
- overpainting
- overpainted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overcolour, overcolor, overbrush, overpicture, overannotate, overexpose.
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