overdress

English

Etymology

From over- +‎ dress.

Pronunciation

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Verb

overdress (third-person singular simple present overdresses, present participle overdressing, simple past and past participle overdressed)

To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.

Antonyms

underdress

Translations

to wear too many clothes

to wear too elaborate or formal clothes

Bulgarian: контя се (kontja se)
Finnish: ylipukeutua

Noun

overdress

Any dress (feminine-style garment) worn over another, especially over an underdress.
Any garment worn over another.
Antonym: underdress (noun)

Hyponyms: overcoat, pinafore, smock

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