overdressed - Definition and Meaning

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(adjective)

definitions

dressed in a way that is too elaborate, ostentatious, or formal for a particular situation

examples

she felt wildly overdressed in her velvet suit

you can never be too overdressed for a trip to the races

(verb)

definitions

dress too elaborately, ostentatiously, or formally

examples

it's a college bar, so don't overdress