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

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 notes

In 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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Frequently asked questions

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.