overdress

[ˌəʊvəˈdrɛs]

overdress Definition

• 1. to wear clothes that are too formal or too fancy for a particular occasion
• 2. to dress someone in clothes that are too formal or too fancy for a particular occasion
• 3. to decorate something too much

Using overdress: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overdress" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She overdressed for the casual party and felt out of place.

• Example

  The bride's mother overdressed her daughter in a frilly gown for the beach wedding.

• Example

  The cake was overdressed with too many flowers and frosting.

• Example

  He overdressed his presentation with too many slides and animations.

overdress Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overdress

• overdecorate
• overembellish
• overornament
• overgild
• overdo

Antonyms for overdress

• understated
• underdress
• underdecorate

Phrases with overdress

• overdress for success

  to dress in a way that is more formal or impressive than necessary in order to make a good impression

  Example

  She always overdresses for success, wearing a suit and tie even when it's not required.

• overdress a wound

  to put too many bandages or dressings on a wound

  Example

  He overdressed the wound, making it difficult to move his arm.

• overdress a salad

  to put too much dressing on a salad

  Example

  The chef overdressed the salad, drowning the greens in oil and vinegar.

Origins of overdress

from 'over-' meaning 'too much' and 'dress'

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Summary: overdress in Brief

'Overdress' [ˌəʊvəˈdrɛs] means to wear or dress someone in clothes that are too formal or fancy for an occasion, or to decorate something too much. It can also mean to put too many bandages or dressings on a wound or to put too much dressing on a salad. The phrase 'overdress for success' refers to dressing more formally than necessary to make a good impression.