Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

overexposed

Adjective

/ˌoʊ.vər.ɪkˈspoʊzd/

Definition

Exposed to too much light or influence, leading to a loss of detail or clarity.

Examples

The overexposed photograph lost all its details.
After years of being in the spotlight, the celebrity felt overexposed.
Some people believe that social media can lead to overexposure of personal information.

Meaning

The term often refers to photography, where a photo has too much light, but it can also relate to situations where something is overly familiar or subjected to excessive scrutiny.