overdress

1. (intransitive)To wear too many clothes for a particular occasion.

2. (intransitive)To wear clothing which is too elaborate or formal for a particular occasion.

3. (transitive)To put too many clothes on (a person).

   parents who overdress their children in winter

   put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive

4. (transitive)To put too much dressing on (food).

   Don't overdress the salad: it shouldn't be swimming in oil.

1. Tom seems a little overdressed today.

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2. Tom was overdressed for the occasion.

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3. Tom is overdressed for the occasion.

   deTom hat sich für den Anlaß zu sehr aufgedonnert.

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4. I was worried that I might be overdressed.

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5. I felt like I was a bit overdressed since everyone else was wearing jeans.

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