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