overdress
verb
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overdressed;
overdressing;
overdresses
Definition of overdress
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to dress or adorn to excess
felt overdressed for the occasion in his tuxedo
: to dress oneself to excess
it's better to overdress for the party than be too casual
overdress
noun
over·dress
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Definition of overdress (Entry 2 of 2)
: a dress worn over another
Examples of overdress in a Sentence
Verb
He overdressed for such a casual party.Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
In a post-street-style world, being overdressed is no longer considered a faux-pas—whether that translates to formal pajamas for brunch, daytime tulle, or yes, bedazzled stilettos with jeans just because. — Ana Colon, Glamour, "25 Pretty Heels to Wear Beyond Special Occasions," 30 Aug. 2018 They were overdressed — Higginbottom in his suspenders and Wright in red gladiator sandals — and uncomfortable. — Vanessa Gregory, New York Times, "A Lynching’s Long Shadow," 25 Apr. 2018 Rules: My mother always says you can't be overdressed just underdressed. — Allison Carey, cleveland.com, "Victoria DehMalo shops anywhere, likes classic looks, swing music: Fashion Flash (photos, video)," 15 June 2017 WASHINGTON — Senator Bob Casey was overdressed for the resistance. — Matt Flegenheimer, New York Times, "Bob Casey Was an Understated Senator. Then Came Trump.," 19 May 2017 Could Drake be accused of being overdressed for the first-ever awards dedicated to pro ball? — Liza Corsillo, GQ, "Drake Was the Most Stylish Man at the NBA Awards," 28 June 2017Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
All three were bogged down by degrees of overdress. — Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, "365 Days of Tacos: Barriba Cantina," 28 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'overdress.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for overdress
overdress
verb
English Language Learners Definition of overdress
: to dress in clothes that are too fancy, formal, or warm for an occasion
See the full definition for overdress in the English Language Learners Dictionary
overdress
verb
over·dress
| \ ˌō-vər-ˈdres
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overdressed;
overdressing
Kids Definition of overdress
: to dress in clothes too fancy for an occasion