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overstuffed

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstʌft/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstʌft/

Translations

overstuffedadjective
more overstuffed
Comp.
most overstuffed
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstʌft/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstʌft/
trop rempliSens général : contenant plus que nécessaire ou confortable.
The overstuffed suitcase barely closed, bulging at the seams.
La valise trop remplie fermait à peine, débordant de partout.
rembourréSe dit surtout des meubles, avec un rembourrage excessif.
The overstuffed armchair was so comfortable that I fell asleep almost immediately.
Le fauteuil rembourré était si confortable que je me suis endormi presque immédiatement.
surchargéPour une œuvre, un texte ou une composition trop chargée en éléments, idées ou détails.
The film is an overstuffed epic that tries to cover too much ground.
Le film est une épopée surchargée qui veut traiter trop de sujets à la fois.
Additional translations
bourréFamilier ; peut convenir pour quelque chose de trop rempli ou trop rembourré.
Synonyms
overfilled
packed
crammed
stuffed
saturated
bulging
Antonyms
underfilled
deficient
sparse
overstuffverb

overstuffed

Past Simple

overstuffed
Past Simple
overstuffed
Past Participle
overstuffing
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈstʌf/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈstʌf/
bourrerRemplir en excès, au point que l’objet ne peut plus contenir confortablement son contenu.
She tends to overstuff her suitcase, making it difficult to close.
Elle a tendance à bourrer sa valise, ce qui rend difficile de la fermer.
Additional translations
rembourrer excessivementS’emploie pour des meubles ou des objets rembourrés ; registre technique ou descriptif.
Synonyms
overfill
overload
stuff excessively
pack too much
cram

Definitions

overstuffedadjective
Filled with more than is necessary or comfortable.
The overstuffed suitcase barely closed, bulging at the seams.
Excessively filled with padding or stuffing, often referring to furniture.
The overstuffed armchair was so comfortable that I fell asleep almost immediately.
Containing too many ideas, elements, or details; excessively elaborate or ornate.
The film is an overstuffed epic that tries to cover too much ground.
overstuffverb
To fill something with more than it can comfortably hold.
She tends to overstuff her suitcase, making it difficult to close.
To fill a piece of furniture, such as a chair or sofa, with excessive padding.
The upholsterer decided to overstuff the armchair to make it more comfortable.
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