over the top

Speech parts

1. over the top - Adjective

2. over the top - Adverb

3. over the top - Phrase

4. over the top - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

far more than usual or expected

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

over-the-top

Synonyms

extraordinary sinful ultra chichi histrionic affected extra extreme assumed comic camp artificial dramatic theatrical excessive
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Antonyms

natural real true controlled cool moderate
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Examples

an extraordinary desire for approval Source: Internet

it was an over-the-top experience Source: Internet

Abducted in Plain Sight are so over-the-top insane that the plot could just as easily pass for an episode of a David Lynch movie. Source: Internet

A book by David Embury published in 1948 provides a slight variation, citation specifying 12 parts American whiskey, 1 part simple syrup, 1-3 dashes Angostura bitters, a twist of lemon peel over the top, and serve garnished with the lemon peel. Source: Internet

Anyone who says Sweden got it right and Australia is over the top with lock downs has not looked at the FACTS. Source: Internet

A low rumbling sound came from underground, and then, with a force that shot 6 tons of 4-inch (100 mm) diameter pipe out over the top of the derrick, knocking off the crown block, the Lucas Gusher roared in and the Spindletop oil field was born. Source: Internet

Words in the phrase

over the top

Close letter words and terms

over the seas over the short term over the speed limit over the transom over the waters over the way