overgrown
adjective
over·grown
ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn 
: grown abnormally or excessively large
dismissed him as an overgrown adolescent
Examples of overgrown in a Sentence
The garden is overgrown with weeds.
He acts like an overgrown child.
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Several guinea pigs were found with lice infestations, overgrown nails and other medical concerns.
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The observation platforms and stairways on each side of the river became overgrown with brush.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Investigators documented animals with health concerns including overgrown hooves, draining abscesses and limb deformities.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, the site is overgrown vegetation.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
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Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
The observation platforms and stairways on each side of the river became overgrown with brush.
—IndyStar, 6 Mar. 2026
Investigators documented animals with health concerns including overgrown hooves, draining abscesses and limb deformities.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Now, the site is overgrown vegetation.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overgrown
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“Overgrown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overgrown. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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