adj
Uncommon
overshadowed
Overshadowed (adj) means Made to seem less important because something else nearby drew more attention. Example: “Her achievement was overshadowed by the bigger news story that day.”
adj
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Made to seem less important because something else nearby drew more attention.
"Her achievement was overshadowed by the bigger news story that day."
How to use overshadowed
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPushed out of the spotlight by something bigger or more attention-grabbing.
Common pairings
overshadowed by
completely overshadowed
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Rhymes for overshadowed
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What does “overshadowed” mean?
The word “overshadowed” means made to seem less important because something else nearby drew more attention. In plain terms, pushed out of the spotlight by something bigger or more attention-grabbing.
How do you use “overshadowed” in a sentence?
Here is “overshadowed” used in a sentence: “Her achievement was overshadowed by the bigger news story that day.”
What part of speech is “overshadowed”?
“Overshadowed” is an adjective.
Is “overshadowed” a common word?
“Overshadowed” is an uncommon word in modern English.
