overdressed
word · lemma: overdress
Definition
Wearing clothes that are too formal, fancy, or elaborate for the situation.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly informal and sometimes carries a humorous or slightly negative tone. Often used after 'be' ("She was overdressed"), or as "feel overdressed". Opposite is 'underdressed'. Not for costumes or uniforms.
Spanish: demasiado arreglado - demasiado elegantePortuguese (BR): arrumado demais - vestido de forma exageradaPortuguese (PT): excessivamente bem vestido - demasiado produzidoChinese (Simplified): 穿得过于正式 - 打扮过头Chinese (Traditional): 穿得過於正式 - 打扮過頭Hindi: ज़रूरत से ज़्यादा सजधजकरArabic: مبالغ في أناقته - مُرتَب بشكل مبالغ فيه
Example Sentences
He felt overdressed at the casual picnic.
basic
She was overdressed for a day at the beach.
basic
If you wear a suit, you might be overdressed for this party.
basic
I always worry about being overdressed when I don’t know the dress code.
natural
She showed up completely overdressed, in a ballgown at a backyard barbecue.
natural
Don’t worry, it’s better to be a little overdressed than underdressed.
natural