Overdone — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb phrase adjective /ˌō-vər-ˈdü/ over·do

Meaning & Definition of Overdone

Overdone (verb)

  1. to do in excess
  2. to use to excess
  3. exaggerate

Overdone (phrase)

  1. to cause or experience the end of (something), to finish (something)

Overdone (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in overstated, overplayed

    similar: elaborated, embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overemphasized, overplayed, overstated, padded, stretched, bloated, exaggerated, hyperbolized, inflated, outsize, overblown, overdrawn, overweening, grandiose, preposterous, unreal, unrealistic, unreasonable
    opposite: realistic, reasonable

  2. as in excessive, over-the-top

    similar: excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, over-the-top, overwrought, flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle, splashy, swank, pretentious, baroque, bedizened, ornate, fancy, snazzy, zooty, blaring, bright, florid, glaring, glittery, overbright, spectacular, graceless, inelegant, lurid, tacky, tasteless, tawdry, tinselly, vulgar
    opposite: conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy, appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Overdone (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to describe or express in too strong terms

    "the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit"

    similar: exaggerated, overdrawn, overstated, put on
    related: colored, elaborated, embellished, embroidered, magnified, padded, played up, stretched, fudged, hedged, melodramatized, overemphasized, overplayed, sensationalized
    opposite: understated
    near: belittled, minimized, played down

Related Entry: Overdo (verb)

Overdo is a different word from Overdone. The synonyms below are for overdo, not for overdone.

  1. to describe or express in too strong terms

    "the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit"

    similar: exaggerate, overdraw, overstate, put on
    related: color, elaborate, embellish, embroider, magnify, pad, play up, stretch, fudge, hedge, melodramatize, overemphasize, overplay, sensationalize
    opposite: understate
    near: belittle, minimize, play down

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Overdone

The most common words with a similar meaning to Overdone:

elaborated, embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overemphasized, overplayed, overstated, padded, stretched, bloated, exaggerated, hyperbolized, inflated, outsize, overblown, overdrawn, overweening, grandiose, preposterous, unreal, unrealistic, unreasonable, excessive, extravagant, fulsome, hammy, over-the-top, overwrought, flamboyant, flaring, flashy, garish, gaudy, glitzy, loud, noisy, ostentatious, razzle-dazzle

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Overdone

Words with the opposite meaning of Overdone:

realistic, reasonable, conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy, appropriate, fitting, proper, inconspicuous, muted, restrained, subdued, toned (down), unobtrusive, elegant, graceful, tasteful, modest, plain, simple, unpretentious

Related Words for Overdone

colored, played up, fudged, hedged, melodramatized, sensationalized

Near Antonyms of Overdone

belittled, minimized, played down

Word Forms of Overdone

Inflections: overdid, overdoing, overdoes

Origin & Etymology of Overdone

First known use: before 12th centuryt

Frequently Asked Questions about Overdone

What does "Overdone" mean?

"Overdone" means to do in excess. As an a verb, a phrase and an adjective, it is defined as: to do in excess. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Overdone"?

Other words for "Overdone" include elaborated, embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overemphasized and overplayed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Overdone" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Overdone"?

There are 71 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Overdone". Common alternatives include elaborated, embellished, embroidered, enlarged, hyped-up, magnified, overemphasized, overplayed, overstated and padded.

What is the opposite of "Overdone"?

Antonyms of "Overdone" include realistic, reasonable, conservative, quiet, understated, unflamboyant, unflashy and appropriate. Near antonyms include belittled, minimized and played down.

How do you use "Overdone" in a sentence?

Examples of "Overdone" in a sentence: "the fashion designer's claim that his new line of clothing would revolutionize the way we dress was perhaps overdoing it just a bit".

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

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

How do you pronounce "Overdone"?

"Overdone" is pronounced /ˌō-vər-ˈdü/ and divided into syllables as over·do.

What is the origin of the word "Overdone"?

First known use: before 12th centuryt.