Overdecorated: meaning, definitions and examples

Used when something has too many decorations in a way that is unattractive or excessive.

• The living room was so overdecorated that it felt cluttered and chaotic.
• The cake was overdecorated with too many flowers and colors.

Refers to something that is elaborately and often excessively decorated, but can be positive if it's done with artistic skill.

• The ornate chandelier added a touch of elegance to the dining room.
• The building's facade was quite ornate, with intricate carvings and details.

Describes something that has too many small, complicated details or is overly elaborate in a way that is hard to please.

• She didn't like the fussy design of the dress, with all its frills and lace.
• The fussy patterns on the wallpaper made the room look too busy.

Implies a showy or pretentious display meant to attract attention or impress others, typically with a negative connotation.

• His ostentatious gold watch caught everyone's eye at the meeting.
• The mansion was filled with ostentatious decorations that screamed wealth but lacked taste.