overdress

[oh-ver-dres, oh-ver-dres]

verb (used with or without object)

overdressed, overdressing 

1. to dress with too much display, finery, or formality.

   He certainly overdressed for the occasion.

2. to put excessive clothing on.

   She tends to overdress her children.

noun

1. a dress worn over another, which it covers either partially or completely.

overdress

verb

1. to dress (oneself or another) too elaborately or finely

noun

1. a dress that may be worn over a jumper, blouse, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of overdress¹

First recorded in 1700–10; over- + dress

Related Words

• attire 
• clothe 
• deck out 
• embellish 
• spruce up