Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈpleɪd/
verb to exaggerate the importance or value of something
A1 I think that song is overplayed on the radio.
A2 The movie's soundtrack was overplayed throughout the entire film.
B1 The comedian's jokes were starting to feel overplayed by the end of the show.
B2 The artist's hit single was overplayed on every radio station for months.
C1 The actor's portrayal of the character felt overplayed and lacking in depth.
C2 The director's use of dramatic music became overplayed and predictable in all of his films.
adjective excessively used or repeated
A1 The song is overplayed on the radio.
A2 I think that movie is overplayed, everyone keeps talking about it.
B1 Her acting in that role was overplayed, it seemed too exaggerated.
B2 The marketing campaign was overplayed and didn't resonate with the target audience.
C1 The politician's promises were overplayed and failed to deliver real change.
C2 The media coverage of the event was overplayed, leading to misinformation and confusion.
formal The actor's performance in the play was criticized for being overplayed.
informal I think that song is so overplayed on the radio.
slang That meme is so overplayed, it's not even funny anymore.
figurative Her constant complaints about the situation were beginning to feel overplayed.
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