overgrown

1 of 2

adjective

over·​grown ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn 

: grown abnormally or excessively large

dismissed him as an overgrown adolescent

overgrown

2 of 2

past participle of overgrow

Synonyms of overgrown

Adjective

• lush
• grown
• green
• dense
• leafy

Examples of overgrown in a Sentence

Adjective

The garden is overgrown with weeds.

He acts like an overgrown child.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Checking weatherstripping around doors and windows, inspecting outdoor faucets, trimming overgrown trees and servicing HVAC systems can help prevent unexpected issues down the line. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Without regular weeding, native plants can become overgrown and choked by the same non-native weeds that grow everywhere else. — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Lee says overgrown trees are among the most common constituent complaints. — Elle McLogan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Republicans have argued the rule prevents logging projects to clear out overgrown forests, as well as road construction that would aid firefighters responding to fire starts deep in the backcountry. — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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