Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overdressed
adjective
/ˌoʊ.vəˈdrɛst/
Definition
Dressed in clothing that is too formal or elaborate for a specific occasion.
Examples
- She felt overdressed for the casual picnic in the park.
- Many guests arrived overdressed for the layback garden party.
- He was overdressed in a tuxedo at the brunch, making everyone else look too casual.
Meaning
Wearing clothes that are excessively formal or fancy for a particular event, resulting in a mismatch between attire and context.
Synonyms
- dressed up
- overelaborate
- too formal
