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

We are not overexposed in China. —Miles Socha, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025

The result is great coverage in both dark and bright areas, without losing details or overexposing. —Brad Bourque, Wired News, 11 Sep. 2025

United’s decade-plus of footballing dysfunction owes a partial debt to hiring processes that can make sense in the moment, but leave head coaches overexposed. —Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025

If most of your liabilities reprice simultaneously, you’re overexposed. —Meelan Gupta, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 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