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overexposed

adj · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Exposed too much, especially of film or a photograph.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The snapshot was overexposed, giving its subjects a too-bright, washed out appearance.
  • A plant that is overexposed to the cold may die.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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verb

Meaning 2

simple past and past participle of overexpose

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, participle, past

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: surexposé — exposed too much
  • German: überbelichtet — exposed too much
  • Russian: пересве́ченный (peresvéčennyj) — exposed too much