Overdecorated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective /ˌō-vər-ˈde-kə-ˌrāt/ over·dec·o·rate

Meaning & Definition of Overdecorated

Overdecorated (verb)

  1. to decorate (something) too elaborately or extensively

Overdecorated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. elaborately and often excessively decorated

    "the room was so overdecorated that no one thing was shown to its best advantage"

    similar: bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, ornate, overwrought
    related: arabesque, baroque, rococo, extravagant, flamboyant, spectacular, splashy, bedaubed, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, swank, tawdry, elaborate, extreme, adorned, arrayed, beautified, bedecked, decked, decorated, dressed, embellished, enriched, garnished, ornamented, trimmed, flowery, frilly, lacy, enhanced, heightened, intensified, bejeweled, bossed, chased, emblazoned, embossed, embroidered, flounced, fringed, garlanded, gilded, laced, sequined, wreathed
    opposite: austere, plain, severe, stark, unadorned
    near: bare, denuded, exposed, naked, stripped, uncovered, modest, simple, unassuming, unpretentious, conservative, muted, quiet, restrained, subdued, tasteful, toned-down, understated, unobtrusive

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overdecorated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Overdecorated:

bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, ornate, overwrought

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Overdecorated

Words with the opposite meaning of Overdecorated:

austere, plain, severe, stark, unadorned

Related Words for Overdecorated

arabesque, baroque, rococo, extravagant, flamboyant, spectacular, splashy, bedaubed, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, ostentatious, pretentious, showy, swank, tawdry, elaborate, extreme, adorned, arrayed, beautified, bedecked, decked, decorated, dressed, embellished, enriched, garnished

Near Antonyms of Overdecorated

bare, denuded, exposed, naked, stripped, uncovered, modest, simple, unassuming, unpretentious, conservative, muted, quiet, restrained, subdued, tasteful, toned-down, understated, unobtrusive

Word Forms of Overdecorated

Inflections: overdecorating

Derived words: overdecorated (adjective), overdecoration (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Overdecorated

First known use: 1865

Frequently Asked Questions about Overdecorated

What does "Overdecorated" mean?

"Overdecorated" means to decorate (something) too elaborately or extensively. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to decorate (something) too elaborately or extensively.

What is another word for "Overdecorated"?

Other words for "Overdecorated" include bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, ornate and overwrought. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overdecorated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Overdecorated"?

There are 59 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Overdecorated". Common alternatives include bedizened, florid, fussy, gingerbread, gingerbreaded, gingerbready, ornate and overwrought.

What is the opposite of "Overdecorated"?

Antonyms of "Overdecorated" include austere, plain, severe, stark and unadorned. Near antonyms include bare, denuded, exposed and naked.

How do you use "Overdecorated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Overdecorated" in a sentence: "the room was so overdecorated that no one thing was shown to its best advantage".

Is "Overdecorated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Overdecorated" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Overdecorated"?

"Overdecorated" is pronounced /ˌō-vər-ˈde-kə-ˌrāt/ and divided into syllables as over·dec·o·rate.

What is the origin of the word "Overdecorated"?

First known use: 1865.