adj
overdressed
Overdressed (adj) means wearing clothing that is too formal, elaborate, or heavy for the occasion. Example: “He felt overdressed in a suit at the casual barbecue.”
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Wearing clothing that is too formal, elaborate, or heavy for the occasion.
"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."
— Ira J. Chasnoff, Heat Rash (1994)
"He felt overdressed in a suit at the casual barbecue."
"She was overdressed for the hot afternoon in a thick wool coat."
""I was worried you might think I am overdressed," Sheinna replied in a small voice."
— Barbara Cartland, Love and the Clans (The Pink Collection; 89) (2012)
How to use overdressed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDressed too formally, or too warmly, for the situation.
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Common pairings
feel overdressed
overdressed for the occasion
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more overdressed
- Superlative
- most overdressed
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He felt _____ in a suit at the casual barbecue.
Etymology
From over- + dressed.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for overdressed
blessed
dressed
pressed
assessed
stressed
obsessed
recessed
depressed
professed
repressed
possessed
oppressed
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Frequently asked questions
What does “overdressed” mean?
The word “overdressed” means wearing clothing that is too formal, elaborate, or heavy for the occasion. In plain terms, dressed too formally, or too warmly, for the situation.
How do you use “overdressed” in a sentence?
Here is “overdressed” used in a sentence: “He felt overdressed in a suit at the casual barbecue.”
What is another word for “overdressed”?
Words with a similar meaning to “overdressed” include overclothed.
What is the opposite of “overdressed”?
The opposite of “overdressed” — its antonyms — is underdressed.
What part of speech is “overdressed”?
“Overdressed” is an adjective.
