Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overdone
Adjective
/ˌoʊvərˈdʌn/
Definition
Cooked or treated excessively.
Examples
- The steak was overdone and turned out tough.
- His enthusiasm for the project felt overdone, making it hard to take him seriously.
- After so much editing, the story became overdone and lost its original charm.
Meaning
The term ‘overdone’ refers to something that has been overcooked or exaggerated beyond what is needed or appropriate.
Synonyms
- excessive
- overcooked
- exaggerated
- overwrought
- stilted
