Overdone

/ˌoʊvərˈdʌn/

Meaning & Definition

verb
Past participle of overdo, meaning to have done something in excess or excessively.
He had overdone the decoration for the party, making it look cluttered.
adjective
Cooked for too long or excessively.
The steak was overdone and turned out tough and dry.
Exaggerated or excessively elaborate.
Her acting in the play was so overdone that it became unintentionally funny.

Etymology

From the prefix 'over-' meaning excessively, combined with 'done' from the past participle of 'do'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overdone it
To have exceeded the appropriate amount or limit.
overdone drama
Excessive dramatization in a situation.
overdone to perfection
Excessively styled or enhanced to an extreme degree.

Related Words

overcook
To cook too much.
overact
To perform with exaggerated emotion or actions.
exaggerated
Representing something as greater than it actually is.

Slang Meanings

Too much of something, often used in a humorous context.
That outfit is totally overdone, what are you trying to prove?
Going beyond what is considered normal or acceptable.
His overdone reaction to the news was quite amusing.