overdressed

[ˌəʊvəˈdrest]

overdressed Definition

wearing clothes that are too formal or fancy for a particular occasion or situation.

Using overdressed: Examples

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

  • Example

    I felt overdressed in my suit at the beach party.

  • Example

    She was overdressed for the job interview.

  • Example

    He looked overdressed in his tuxedo at the casual wedding.

overdressed Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for overdressed

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Summary: overdressed in Brief

'Overdressed' [ˌəʊvəˈdrest] describes wearing clothes that are too formal or fancy for a particular occasion or situation. It is often used to describe feeling out of place or uncomfortable in one's attire, as in 'I felt overdressed in my suit at the beach party.' Synonyms include 'dressed up,' 'formal,' and 'fancy,' while antonyms include 'underdressed' and 'casual.'

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