Overplay (Verb)
Meaning
Exaggerate one's acting.
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- The actor's tendency to overplay the villain's evil laugh detracted from the overall believability of the character.
- She risked overplaying her emotions in the dramatic monologue, which might have come across as insincere.
- Overplaying the drunk scene left the audience questioning the actor's choice, instead of being immersed in the performance.
- He was in danger of overplaying the comedic relief, which threatened to overshadow the rest of the show.
- She struggled to balance her performance, often teetering on the edge of overplaying the tragic heroine's downfall.