Overadorn: meaning, definitions and examples
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overadorn
[ ˌoʊvərəˈdɔːrn ]
in fashion
To excessively decorate or embellish something, often to the point of being gaudy or tacky. It involves adding too many decorations or adornments, making the object look overly ornate.
Synonyms
overdecorate, overembellish, overornament
Examples of usage
- He overadorned the Christmas tree with so many lights and ornaments that it looked more like a carnival attraction.
- The bride's dress was overadorned with sequins and lace, making it difficult to appreciate the simplicity of the design.
in interior design
To excessively decorate or furnish a room or space, often resulting in a cluttered or overwhelming aesthetic. It involves adding too many decorative elements that do not complement each other.
Synonyms
overdecorate, overembellish, overfurnish
Examples of usage
- The designer warned against overadorning the living room with too many throw pillows and art pieces, as it would create a chaotic atmosphere.
- She had a tendency to overadorn her office with unnecessary knick-knacks, cluttering the workspace.
Translations
Translations of the word "overadorn" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exagerar na decoração
🇮🇳 अतिसज्जित करना
🇩🇪 übermäßig schmücken
🇮🇩 terlalu menghias
🇺🇦 перебільшено прикрашати
🇵🇱 przesadnie ozdobić
🇯🇵 過剰に飾る
🇫🇷 surcharger en décoration
🇪🇸 sobredecorar
🇹🇷 aşırı süslemek
🇰🇷 과하게 장식하다
🇸🇦 الإفراط في التزيين
🇨🇿 přehnaně zdobit
🇸🇰 príliš ozdobiť
🇨🇳 过度装饰
🇸🇮 pretirano okrasiti
🇮🇸 ofskreyta
🇰🇿 шектен тыс безендіру
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული მორთვა
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq bəzəmək
🇲🇽 sobredecorar
Word origin
The word 'overadorn' originated from the combination of 'over-' meaning excessively and 'adorn' meaning to decorate or embellish. It first appeared in the English language in the late 16th century, during a period when elaborate ornamentation was popular in art and fashion. Over time, the term evolved to convey the idea of excessive decoration or embellishment in a negative sense, suggesting a lack of restraint or taste in aesthetic choices.
See also: adorn, adorned, adorning, adornment, adornments, unadorned.