Overdone (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Represented as greater than is true or reasonable; "an exaggerated opinion of oneself".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The politician's claims about his achievements were overdone and didn't quite match the reality.
• Her praise of the movie was overdone, as it was clear she was just trying to impress her friends.
• The decorations for the party were overdone, with too many balloons and streamers.
• The chef's emphasis on using only the finest ingredients was overdone, as it really didn't make that much of a difference.
• The candidate's portrayal of himself as a hero was overdone and came across as insincere.

Synonyms

• Overstated
• Exaggerated

Meaning ²

Cooked too long but still edible.

Classification

All adjective clusters.