to dress too warmly, too showily, or too formally for the occasion
overdress
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overdress
verb
o·ver·dressed, o·ver·dress·ing, o·ver·dress·esverb
intransitive- To dress oneself more formally or elaborately than appropriate or desirable: When I saw the other guests' casual attire, I knew I had overdressed.
- To dress oneself too warmly: She left her jacket in the car, realizing she had overdressed for the beach.
verb
transitive- To dress more formally or elaborately than appropriate or desirable: He overdressed himself by wearing a tuxedo to a casual restaurant.
- To dress too warmly: The nanny overdressed the children, misjudging how hot the day would be.
noun
A skirted garment, such as a pinafore, worn over other outer clothing.
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Verb
(third-person singular simple present overdresses, present participle overdressing, simple past and past participle overdressed)
- To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
- To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.
Origin
over- +"Ž dress
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