Overgrown

/ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Covered with plants or vegetation that have grown excessively or beyond control.

The garden had become overgrown with weeds after months of neglect.

Having grown larger or more abundant than is desirable or manageable.

The once neat hedge was now overgrown, obscuring the view of the street.

Referring to areas where plants have taken over, often indicating a lack of maintenance.

They discovered an overgrown path leading through the woods, hidden for years.

Describing a place, often rural, that is dominated by wild or uncontrolled vegetation.

The old farmhouse sat in an overgrown field, a testament to time's passage.

Implying a sense of wildness or unkempt nature in an area.

The park's overgrown corners were filled with wildflowers and tall grasses.

Derived from the prefix 'over-' meaning excessive and 'grown' from 'grow'.

overgrown garden

a garden that has not been maintained and is filled with weeds and wild plants.

overgrown with weeds

refers to an area where weeds have taken over.

overgrown path

a path that is difficult to navigate due to excessive plant growth.

overgrow

to grow too large or too thick.

overgrowth

excessive growth of plants.

referring to a messy situation or place.

That house is overgrown, it looks like a jungle in there!

used to describe someone's hair or personal appearance when it’s unkempt.

His overgrown hairstyle makes him look like a hippie.