overdressed

verb

Definition of overdressednext
past tense of overdress
as in attired

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  1. clad
  2. clothed
  3. suited
  4. rigged
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  • The retro trend of cladding your rooms with wallpaper actually harkens further back to centuries past, when fine homes were showcases for pastoral murals in elegant gathering rooms.
    Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The inquiry said architect Studio E, principal contractor Rydon, and cladding sub-contractor Harley all bore considerable responsibility for disaster.
    Reuters, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
Definition of clad
Verb
  • Each six-way power seat comes clad in smooth black leather with white contrast stitching at the seams and the trident logo embroidered into the headrest.
    Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Guests can order at a drive-thru or kiosks but are invited to sit in the pink and orange clad restaurant.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of clothed
Verb
  • This has a rich, creamy texture that may be best suited for someone partial to intense dehydration; come morning, skin feels refreshed, firm, and radiant.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This lotion may be better suited as an overnight treatment than a quick daytime fix because of its pink hue and pasty texture.
    Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of suited
Verb
  • The current lawsuit stems from Lindell's public promise to pay anyone $5 million to disprove his claim that the 2020 presidential election was rigged in Biden's favor, based on Lindell's claim of Chinese government interference.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That led Desmond and a few henchmen to the underground markets, unaware that Mikaela (with Keiran’s help) had rigged the place to blow.
    Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of rigged
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