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English
Etymology
From over- + dress.
Verb
overdress (third-person singular simple present overdresses, present participle overdressing, simple past and past participle overdressed)
- To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.
- To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.
Antonyms
Translations
Noun
overdress
- Any dress (feminine-style garment) worn over another, especially over an underdress.
- Any garment worn over another.
- Antonym: underdress (noun)
- Hyponyms: overcoat, pinafore, smock