overplayed

UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpleɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpleɪd/

Translations

overplayedadjective
more overplayed
Comp.
most overplayed
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpleɪd/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpleɪd/
The song became overplayed on the radio.
Песня стала переоценённой на радио.
The actor's performance was overplayed and lacked subtlety.
Игра актёра была переигранной и не хватало тонкости.
overplayverb

overplayed

Past Simple

overplayed
Past Simple
overplayed
Past Participle
overplaying
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpleɪ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpleɪ/
He tends to overplay his emotions in every situation.
Он склонен переигрывать свои эмоции в каждой ситуации.
She often overplays her achievements to impress others.
Она часто преувеличивает свои достижения, чтобы произвести впечатление на других.
overplaypast participle

overplayed

Used attributively and predicatively to describe something that has been played or presented to excess.

Definitions

overplayedadjective
Exaggerated or emphasized to an excessive degree.
The movie's dramatic scenes were overplayed, making them less impactful.
Used or performed too frequently, losing its original impact or appeal.
The song became overplayed on the radio, and listeners quickly grew tired of it.
overplayverb
To exaggerate or overemphasize something.
She tends to overplay her achievements during interviews.
To perform a role or part in an exaggerated manner.
The actor was criticized for overplaying his character in the play.
To overuse or overexpose something, such as a song or a piece of media.
The radio station overplayed that song until everyone was tired of it.
overplaypast participle
Played, performed, or used so frequently that it has lost its freshness or impact.
That joke is so overplayed that no one laughs at it anymore.