overdressed

o·ver·dress

 (ō′vər-drĕs′)

v. o·ver·dressed, o·ver·dress·ing, o·ver·dress·es

v.intr.

1. To dress oneself more formally or elaborately than appropriate or desirable: When I saw the other guests' casual attire, I knew I had overdressed.

2. To dress oneself too warmly: She left her jacket in the car, realizing she had overdressed for the beach.

v.tr.

1. To dress more formally or elaborately than appropriate or desirable: He overdressed himself by wearing a tuxedo to a casual restaurant.

2. To dress too warmly: The nanny overdressed the children, misjudging how hot the day would be.

n. (ō′vər-drĕs′)

A skirted garment, such as a pinafore, worn over other outer clothing.

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overdressed

(ˌəʊvəˈdrɛst)

adj

(Clothing & Fashion) dressed too elaborately or finely

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Thesaurus

Adj.

1.

overdressed - dressed too elaborately clad, clothed - wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination; "clothed and in his right mind"- Bible; "proud of her well-clothed family"; "nurses clad in white"; "white-clad nurses"

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Translations

overdressed

[ˌəʊvəˈdrest] ADJ to be overdressed → ir demasiado arreglado
he makes me feel overdressed → me hace sentir como si fuera demasiado arreglado

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overdressed

[ˌəʊvə^rˈdrɛst] adj → trop habillé(e) pour la circonstance

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