overexpose

verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspōz 

overexposed; overexposing; overexposes

transitive verb

: to expose excessively: such as

a

: to expose to excessive radiation (such as light)

overexpose film

an overexposed photograph

b

: to expose (someone, such as a celebrity) to excessive publicity especially to the extent that attraction is diminished

overexposure

ˌō-vər-ik-ˈspō-zhər 

noun

Synonyms

• overuse
• vulgarize
• popularize
• stereotype
• overdo
• exhaust
• bore

Examples of overexpose in a Sentence

It is harmful to overexpose your skin to the sun's rays.

He has been overexposed by the media.

Recent Examples on the Web

Unfortunately, Showgirl is the sound of an overworked and overexposed entertainer reaching the mountaintop to find something worse than disappointment: burnout. —Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2025

In the end, the Guardians’ leverage arms were overexposed, and their bats ran out of magic. —Zack Meisel, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

Without shelter or sufficient support, this group is consistently overexposed to summer temperatures. —Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 29 Sep. 2025

He’s not being overexposed, which should keep him relatively productive and healthy. —Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overexpose

• arabinose
• arpeggios
• chlorpyrifos
• manifestoes
• manifestos
• pistachios
• politicos
• portfolios
• superimpose
• agarose
• aliquots
• amigos

Kids Definition

overexpose

verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz 

overexposed; overexposing

: to expose (as photographic material) for a longer time than is needed or desirable

overexposure

-ˈspō-zhər 

noun

Medical Definition

overexpose

transitive verb

over·​ex·​pose ˌō-və-rik-ˈspōz 

overexposed; overexposing

: to expose excessively

skin overexposed to sunlight

overexposure

-ˈspō-zhər 

noun