Overplayed

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /oʊvərˈpleɪd/

Definitions of overplayed

verb to exaggerate the importance or value of something

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of overplayed in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of overplayed

past tense

overplayed

plural

overplayed

comparative

more overplayed

superlative

most overplayed

present tense

overplays

future tense

will overplay

perfect tense

have overplayed

continuous tense

is overplaying

singular

overplayed

positive degree

overplayed

infinitive

to overplay

gerund

overplaying

participle

overplayed

Origin and Evolution of overplayed

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'overplayed' originated from the combination of the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive or beyond, and the verb 'play' meaning to perform or engage in an activity.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in the context of theater to describe a performance that was exaggerated or excessive, 'overplayed' has evolved to also mean something that has been done or used too much, or something that has lost its impact due to excessive repetition.