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overdress

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdres/

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verb

/ˌəʊ.vəˈdres/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по надеванию одежды, которая является слишком формальной, вычурной или неподходящей для конкретного случая или ситуации.

A verb used to indicate the act of wearing clothes that are too formal, elaborate, or inappropriate for a particular occasion or situation.

  1. Dress too warmlyB1informal

    To wear clothes that are too heavy or warm for the weather or occasion.

    ruОдеться слишком тепло

    • She overdressed for the mild autumn day and was sweating by noon.
    • He always overdresses for winter hikes, carrying extra layers he never uses.
    • Don't overdress for the beach party; it's going to be hot.

    Synonymsoverclothe

  2. Dress too formally or elaboratelyB1informal

    To wear clothes that are more formal or fancy than the situation requires.

    ruОдеться слишком официально

    • She overdressed for the casual barbecue in a sequined gown.
    • He felt he had overdressed when he arrived in a tuxedo to a simple dinner party.
    • It's easy to overdress for a job interview if you don't know the company culture.

    Antonymsunderdress

Forms
  • overdressed past participle
  • overdressed past simple
  • overdressing present participle
  • overdresses third person singular