OVERGROWN Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

overgrown

adjective

ˌō-vər-ˈgrōn

Definition of overgrown

as in lush

covered with a thick, healthy natural growth the trail has become so overgrown that it is nearly impassable in spots

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Recent Examples of overgrown Historically, modest fires every seven to 20 years kept forests from being overgrown and choked with highly flammable dead wood and brush, Williams said. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 Mosquitoes love overgrown grass and dense shade, King explains. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Make sure weeds don't get overgrown by weeding regularly throughout the summer and practicing effective weed control methods. — The Spruce, 2 July 2026 Trimming overgrown vegetation around homes can also help reduce mosquito activity. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for overgrown

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Those included a charmingly cluttered Bucket family home, a lush candyland with the smell of chocolate piped through the Royal Theater to complement the full-size mock chocolate river, and a glass elevator that flew above the audience.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 July 2026
If your lawn is struggling from summer heat, weeds, or drought, reseeding can revitalize it and help make your lawn look thick and lush.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of lush

Adjective

At the same time, the bath shouldn’t be tucked so deeply into dense landscaping that predators can hide nearby.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
With consistent use, many people also notice that regrowing hair becomes finer and less dense, making epilators an appealing alternative for anyone looking to stretch the time between hair removal sessions.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026

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Recall Serena Williams’ custom Marc Jacobs moment styled by Kesha Mcleod for the 2026 Met Gala — an asymmetric silver dress paired with gold thigh-high sandals with a sinuous strap featuring leafy embellishments wrapping around the leg.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
At Dior, the set was a leafy hothouse, also evoking escapism.

— Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 10 July 2026

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