Overexposed: meaning, definitions and examples
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overexposed
[ ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊzd ]
photography, media
Overexposed refers to an image that has received too much light, resulting in a loss of detail in the bright areas. This term can also extend to situations in media where a subject, such as a celebrity or topic, has been excessively presented or discussed, leading to a negative perception from the audience. In the context of photography, overexposure can occur when the settings of the camera are inappropriate for the lighting conditions. In a broader media context, overexposure can dull the public's interest and create backlash against certain figures or ideas.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The photograph was overexposed, making it hard to see the details.
- She felt overexposed in the media after her recent scandal.
- The brightly lit scene resulted in an overexposed image.
- His constant presence in ads made him feel overexposed.
Translations
Translations of the word "overexposed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exposto em excesso
🇮🇳 अधिक उजागर
🇩🇪 überbelichtet
🇮🇩 terlalu terekspos
🇺🇦 перевитий
🇵🇱 prześwietlony
🇯🇵 過剰露出
🇫🇷 surexposé
🇪🇸 sobreexpuesto
🇹🇷 aşırı maruz kalmış
🇰🇷 과도하게 노출된
🇸🇦 مفرط التعرض
🇨🇿 přeexponovaný
🇸🇰 preexponovaný
🇨🇳 过度曝光
🇸🇮 prekomerno izpostavljen
🇮🇸 ofurðuð
🇰🇿 артық ашылған
🇬🇪 გაჭარბებული გამოფენა
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq açıq
🇲🇽 sobreexpuesto
Etymology
The term 'overexposed' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'over-', which indicates excess or too much, and 'exposed', which comes from the Latin 'exponere' meaning to put forth or to expose. The concept of exposure in the context of photography dates back to the early days of the medium in the 19th century, where it referred to the amount of light that reaches a photographic film or sensor. In the realm of media, 'overexposure' began being used more frequently in the late 20th century to describe how public figures or topics can become excessively highlighted, often leading to audience fatigue. Over the decades, the term has become a staple in discussions surrounding both visual art forms and the consumption of information or celebrity culture.