overshadowed

[oh-ver-shad-ohd]

overshadowed Definition

to make someone or something seem less important or less happy.

Using overshadowed: Examples

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

  • Example

    The success of the team was overshadowed by the scandal.

  • Example

    Her achievements were overshadowed by her brother's fame.

  • Example

    The beauty of the garden was overshadowed by the ugly building next to it.

overshadowed Synonyms and Antonyms

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Phrases with overshadowed

  • having less importance or attention than someone or something else

    Example

    Her talent was overshadowed by her sister's success.

  • a period of time in someone's life when they experienced something negative that continues to affect them

    Example

    Her childhood was overshadowed by her parents' divorce.

  • a future event or situation that is expected to be negative and will affect someone's life

    Example

    The possibility of losing his job overshadowed his future plans.

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Summary: overshadowed in Brief

The verb 'overshadowed' [oh-ver-shad-ohd] means to make someone or something seem less important or less happy. It is often used to describe a situation where one person or thing is outshone by another, as in 'Her achievements were overshadowed by her brother's fame.' 'Overshadowed' can also be used with prepositions like 'by' or 'past' to describe a situation or period of time.