over-the-top
adjective
: extremely or excessively flamboyant or outrageous
an over-the-top performance
Examples of over-the-top in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Sandler’s portrayal of Happy Gilmore has become one of his most famous for his over-the-top comedic anger, which turns more heartfelt as the film progresses.
—
Skyler Trepel, People.com, 26 July 2025
He was best known for his over-the-top showmanship, having adapted a charismatic, all-American persona that helped bring professional wrestling to the mainstream.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
Though critically panned, the film developed a cult following and became a quintessential example of Hogan's brand of over-the-top heroism.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Advertisement Even Comic Book Guy, once a parody of The Simpsons’ most over-the-top haters, has now
become a beloved avatar for fanboys and fangirls, so much so that the writers gave him his own poignant origin story.
—Keith Murphy, Time, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for over-the-top
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Skyler Trepel, People.com, 26 July 2025
He was best known for his over-the-top showmanship, having adapted a charismatic, all-American persona that helped bring professional wrestling to the mainstream.
—EW.com, 24 July 2025
Though critically panned, the film developed a cult following and became a quintessential example of Hogan's brand of over-the-top heroism.
—Hannah Parry
amanda Castro
joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
Advertisement Even Comic Book Guy, once a parody of The Simpsons’ most over-the-top haters, has now
become a beloved avatar for fanboys and fangirls, so much so that the writers gave him his own poignant origin story.
—Keith Murphy, Time, 24 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for over-the-top
Cite this Entry
“Over-the-top.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over-the-top. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share