overgrown

adjective

over·​grown ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn 

: grown abnormally or excessively large

dismissed him as an overgrown adolescent

Synonyms of overgrown

• lush
• grown
• green
• dense
• leafy

Examples of overgrown in a Sentence

The garden is overgrown with weeds.

He acts like an overgrown child.

Recent Examples on the Web

The neighborhood refreshed 18 planters this spring, tearing out dead and overgrown plants and replacing them with more appropriate foliage based on the recommendations from resident horticulturists. — Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2026

When rescuers first met her, Rockalina’s eyes were sealed shut, her nails were severely overgrown, and cat hair had become tightly wrapped around one of her legs. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Homeless encampments that serve as places for drug addicts to shoot up line several vacant and overgrown lots. — Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026

McCall tried to create a contrast between the locations, with the Cady clan’s surroundings having an overgrown quality reflecting the uncontrollable insanity at the heart of the family. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overgrown

• acetone
• anglophone
• baritone
• bourguignon
• buspirone
• chaperon
• chaperone
• cobblestone
• collarbone
• cornerstone
• cortisone
• dictaphone

Kids Definition

overgrown

adjective

: grown unusually or too big

overgrown boys

overgrown cities