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overdress::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | attire, deck out, deck up, dress up, fancy up, fig out, fig up, get up, gussy up, prink, rig out, tog out, tog up, trick out, trick up |
| Type of | get dressed, dress |
| Has types | dress, prank, preen, tart up, bedizen, plume, dizen, primp, enrobe |
| Verb group | dress up, costume, dress |
Examples of overdress
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The New York-based actors tended to overdress for the weather and sweat it out.
From the orlandosentinel.com
It's important that she doesn't overdress because she has a very strong presence.
From the time.com
Take a cue from her, but remember that the hostess can always overdress for her own event.
From the tennessean.com
The craftsmanship and color overdress what is otherwise a folly.
From the boston.com
Joggers, above, need to be careful not to overdress in the winter.
From the dailyherald.com
When I'm grouse hunting with my dog, I tend to overdress, forgetting the fact we are moving all the time.
From the timesunion.com
It's better to overdress on your first day at a new job.
From the forbes.com
One of these is a manic itch to overdress exhibitions.
From the time.com
While Mr. Siriano often cautions women not to overdress for a first date, he gives the opposite advice to men.
From the online.wsj.com
- Dress too warmly; "You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot"
- Put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive; "She never dresses up, even when she goes to the opera"; "The young girls were all fancied up for the party"
- (overdressed) dressed too elaborately
- Overdressed is the eighth major studio release from Caedmon's Call, released in August 2007. It features collaboration with former member and successful solo artist Derek Webb. ...
- To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion; To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion
