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 of overexpose

• 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

At 3x, the Razr+'s image processing tried to save the shot by overexposing the dish, but unfortunately, my dinner just looks like an inedible oil painting with a glossy sheen. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

They can get dehydrated and overexposed to the sun and are unable to cool down. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Part of that reckoning came from feeling overexposed, not just publicly, but physically. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026

Talent can lose trust, seem overexposed, fall out of sync with the moment, or simply become less compelling. — Lin Cherry, Fortune, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1856, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for overexpose

• arabinose
• arpeggios
• manifestoes
• pistachios
• politicos
• portfolios
• superimpose
• agarose
• aliquots
• amigos
• anthracnose
• bottlenose

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