Definitions

overdress

[oh-ver-dres, oh-ver-dres] / ˌoʊ vərˈdrɛs, ˈoʊ vərˌdrɛs /

NOUN

cape

Synonyms

STRONG

Vandyke capote cardinal cloak cope dolman fichu gabardine mantilla mantle pelisse poncho shawl tabard tippet wrap wrapper

WEAK

bertha manteau mantelletta paletot pelerine talma victorine

VERB

dress up

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attire clothe deck out embellish spruce up

WEAK

array beautify fit out fix up gussy up improve preen prettify primp prink slick smarten spiff up titivate

Antonyms

WEAK

dress casually dress down

Example Sentences

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Her rule of thumb: "Overdress, but be comfy."

From Time Magazine Archive

Overdress and bodice of dark green, flowered in old rose.

From Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People by Mackay, Constance D'Arcy

Overdress; causing unnecessary expense and waste of time.

From Enquire Within Upon Everything The Great Victorian Domestic Standby by Anonymous

Overdress and bodice of white silk brocaded with scarlet roses.

From Patriotic Plays and Pageants for Young People by Mackay, Constance D'Arcy