adj

overdone

oh-vuh-DUHN

Overdone (adj) means Cooked for too long. Example: “The chicken came back overdone and dry.”

adj

Cooked for too long.

"The chicken came back overdone and dry."

Exaggerated or taken too far; used so much it has become tired or clichéd.

"The romantic subplot felt overdone by the film's midpoint."

How to use overdone

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTaken too far — whether that's cooking food too long or repeating an idea too often.

Common pairings

overdone steak overdone drama a bit overdone

more overdone comparative, most overdone superlative

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The chicken came back _____ and dry.

From Old English oferdōn, from over- + done.

Origin: Old English

one bone done gone none tone lone hone cone zone stone phone

What does “overdone” mean?

The word “overdone” means cooked for too long. In plain terms, taken too far — whether that's cooking food too long or repeating an idea too often.

How do you pronounce “overdone”?

“Overdone” is pronounced oh-vuh-DUHN (/ˌoʊ.vɚˈdʌn/ in IPA).

How do you use “overdone” in a sentence?

Here is “overdone” used in a sentence: “The chicken came back overdone and dry.”

What part of speech is “overdone”?

“Overdone” is an adjective.

Where does the word “overdone” come from?

The word “overdone” comes from Old English. From Old English oferdōn, from over- + done.

How many meanings does “overdone” have?

“Overdone” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cooked for too long.