Definition of OVEREXPOSE

overexpose

Meanings

Verb

  • expose to too much light
    • "the photographic film was overexposed and there is no image"
  • expose excessively
    • "As a child, I was overexposed to French movies"
  • To expose excessively.
  • To provide excessive publicity or reporting regarding (a person, event, etc.).
  • To expose (film) to light during the development process for a longer time than is required to accurately produce the image.

Origin / Etymology

From over- + expose.

Antonyms

underexpose

Scrabble Score: 22

overexpose is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overexpose is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overexpose is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 24

overexpose is a valid Words With Friends word