How to Pronounce "overdressed"
word
ˈoʊvɝˌdɹɛs
OH-ver-DRES
ˌəʊvədɹˈɛst
uhv-uh-DREST
Definition
Wearing clothes that are too formal, fancy, or elaborate for the situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈoʊvɝˌdɹɛs
British English
ˌəʊvədɹˈɛst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
OH-ver-DRES
UK
uhv-uh-DREST
Listen in Context
He felt overdressed at the casual picnic.
She was overdressed for a day at the beach.
If you wear a suit, you might be overdressed for this party.
I always worry about being overdressed when I don’t know the dress code.