adj

overheated

Overheated (adj) means Heated to an unsafe or uncomfortable degree. Example: “They pulled over when the car's overheated engine started steaming.”

adj

Heated to an unsafe or uncomfortable degree.

"They pulled over when the car's overheated engine started steaming."

"The overheated debate ended in shouting."

How to use overheated

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishToo hot — can describe an engine, a room, or a heated argument.

Common pairings

overheated engine overheated argument

Word forms

more overheated comparative, most overheated superlative

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Rhymes for overheated

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Frequently asked questions

What does “overheated” mean?

The word “overheated” means heated to an unsafe or uncomfortable degree. In plain terms, too hot — can describe an engine, a room, or a heated argument.

How do you use “overheated” in a sentence?

Here is “overheated” used in a sentence: “They pulled over when the car's overheated engine started steaming.”

What part of speech is “overheated”?

“Overheated” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of overheated?

"overheated" (adj) means heated to an unsafe or uncomfortable degree.