overplayed

Speech parts

1. overplayed - Adjective

2. overplayed - Verb

Meaning

overplayed

simple past and past participle of overplay

overplayed (comparative more overplayed, superlative most overplayed)

Played too frequently.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

histrionic theatrical exaggerated magnified overstated thespian overact hyperbolically hyperbolic ham it up melodramatic dramatical monodramatic

Examples

An astute financier but a less astute politician, Necker overplayed his hand by demanding and obtaining a general amnesty, losing much of the people's favour. Source: Internet

Innocent overplayed his hand, however, by accepting the fealty of Amalfi directly to the Papacy instead of to the Kingdom of Sicily on 23 October. Source: Internet

Maybe Mbeki, the highly intelligent philosopher king, showed little respect for his erstwhile comrades, overplayed his hand and made too many enemies. Source: Internet

Craig is a bit creepy and does sort of help the tension at the end, even if he is a bit overplayed as a character. Source: Internet

Meanwhile, De Flores realises he has overplayed his hand and tries to negotiate with the Cyber-Leader. Source: Internet

No, I’m not talking about that overplayed teacher/school girl fantasy. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

overplay overplay one's hand overplay your hand overplayful overplease overplenitude