overdone

• Qualifie quelque chose qui a été fait de manière excessive, souvent avec un résultat négatif ; utilisé surtout pour des aliments trop cuits ou des actions exagérées.

Describes something that has been done to excess, often resulting in a negative outcome; commonly used for overcooked food or exaggerated actions.

1. Exaggerated or excessiveB2formal

   Represented as greater than is true or reasonable; carried to an extreme.

   exagéré

   • His reaction to the minor mistake was completely overdone.
   • The special effects in the movie were overdone and unrealistic.
   • Her praise for the simple meal seemed a bit overdone.

   Synonymesdisproportionateexaggeratedexcessiveextravagantimmoderateinflatedinordinateoverblownovermuchoverstatedundue

   Antonymesmoderaterestrainedsubtletemperateunderstated

2. Cooked too longA2informal

   Cooked for too long, resulting in a texture or taste that is less than ideal, but still edible.

   Trop cuit

   • The steak was overdone and a bit tough, but I still ate it.
   • She accidentally left the vegetables in the oven too long, making them overdone.
   • The pasta was overdone and slightly mushy.

   Antonymesrare

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner le fait de faire quelque chose de manière excessive ou d'exagérer une action.

A verb used to indicate doing something to an excessive degree or exaggerating an action.

verbe irrégulier

1. Excessive actionB2formal

   To do something to an excessive or exaggerated degree, often leading to negative consequences.

   Faire à l'excès

   • He overdid the exercise and injured his back.
   • She overdid the seasoning and ruined the dish.
   • Don't overdo it with the compliments; it might seem insincere.

   Synonymesexaggerateoveractoverplayoverreachoverstate

   Antonymesmoderaterestrain