Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈdrɛs/
noun a piece of clothing that is excessively formal or elaborate
A1 She wore an overdress to the party.
A2 The overdress she bought was too fancy for the casual event.
B1 Her overdress matched perfectly with her shoes.
B2 The designer overdress she wore to the gala was a showstopper.
C1 The overdress she wore to the red carpet event was custom-made for her.
C2 Her overdress, adorned with intricate beading, was the talk of the fashion industry.
verb to dress in clothes that are excessively formal or elaborate
A1 She overdresses for every occasion.
A2 He tends to overdress when going out with friends.
B1 I always overdress for job interviews to make a good impression.
B2 She overdressed for the party and felt out of place.
C1 Some people overdress to compensate for their insecurities.
C2 Despite the casual dress code, she still managed to overdress and stand out.
formal It is important not to overdress for a job interview.
informal I always overdress for parties because I love dressing up.
slang She always overdresses for school, she's so extra.
figurative Sometimes it's better to overdress than to underdress for an event.
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