overplayed

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈpleɪd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈpleɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to exaggerate the importance of something; to perform excessively; to play (or kick) better than

Phrases & Collocations

overplayed song

overplayed joke

overplayed theme

overplayed scene

overplayed character

overplayed moment

overplayed concept

overplayed trend

overplayed narrative

overplayed idea

Example Sentences

that song has been overplayed on the radio.

the actor felt his role was overplayed in the movie.

some critics argue that the theme is overplayed in modern films.

overplayed jokes can ruin the mood of a performance.

he believes the concept is overplayed in popular culture.

many fans think the ending was overplayed and unrealistic.

her emotions seemed overplayed during the scene.

it's easy to tell when a story is overplayed.

some believe that the message in the ad is overplayed.

he thinks the theme of love is often overplayed in romance novels.

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