Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈdʌn/

Definitions of overdone

verb past participle of overdo

Example Sentences

A1 The steak was overdone and tough to chew.

A2 She overdone her makeup for the party.

B1 The speech was overdone with unnecessary details.

B2 The special effects in the movie were overdone and distracting.

C1 The decorations for the event were overdone, making it look tacky.

C2 Her performance in the play was criticized for being overdone and melodramatic.

adjective excessively or excessively done, cooked, or prepared

Example Sentences

A1 The cake was overdone and burnt.

A2 The decorations at the party were a bit overdone.

B1 The actor's performance in the play was criticized for being overdone.

B2 The special effects in the movie were overdone and took away from the story.

C1 The chef's use of spices in the dish was overdone, resulting in an overpowering flavor.

C2 The author's description of the setting in the novel was beautifully detailed but some readers found it to be overdone.

Examples of overdone in a Sentence

formal The dish was unfortunately overdone and lacked the delicate flavors we were expecting.

informal The steak was way overdone and practically inedible.

slang Her makeup was so overdone, she looked like a clown.

figurative The drama in that movie was so overdone, it felt like a parody of itself.

Grammatical Forms of overdone

past tense

overdid

plural

overdone

comparative

more overdone

superlative

most overdone

present tense

overdo

future tense

will overdo

perfect tense

have overdone

continuous tense

is overdoing

singular

overdone

positive degree

overdone

infinitive

to overdo

gerund

overdoing

participle

overdone

Origin and Evolution of overdone

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'overdone' originated from the Old English word 'oferdon', which means to do too much or to exaggerate.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'overdone' has evolved to not only describe excessive actions but also to refer to something that is cooked or prepared to an excessive degree, especially in the context of food.