overexpose

verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz 

overexposed; overexposing; overexposes

transitive verb

: to expose excessively: such as

a

: to expose to excessive radiation (such as light)

overexpose film

an overexposed photograph

b

: to expose (someone, such as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished

overexposure

ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspō-zhər 

noun

Synonyms

• hackney
• overuse
• stereotype
• vulgarize

Examples of overexpose in a Sentence

It is harmful to overexpose your skin to the sun's rays.

He has been overexposed by the media.

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, if a background firework causes a few seconds of the shot to be overexposed, Clean Machine will ensure the color and lighting are still consistent throughout the video when the flash itself is removed. —Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2024

The photos are overexposed, the typefaces are old-fashioned, and many of the colors would have looked at home in a 1970s kitchen. —Ann Abel, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024

For example, growth stocks have surged nearly 30% year to date, leaving many investors overexposed to these more risky equities, according to Kelly. —Will Daniel, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024

While some parts of Sicily feel overexposed, there’s still treasure to be found in Noto. —Jeffrey Gettleman, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

overexpose

verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz 

overexposed; overexposing

: to expose (as photographic material) for a longer time than is needed or desirable

overexposure

-ˈspō-zhər 

noun

Medical Definition

overexpose

transitive verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz 

overexposed; overexposing

: to expose excessively

skin overexposed to sunlight

overexposure

-ˈspō-zhər 

noun