OVERLADEN Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

overladen

adjective

Definition of overladen

as in overstuffed

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Recent Examples of overladen The dialogue is overladen with snicker-worthy cliches, a swelling, melodramatic soundtrack that doesn’t match the mood, dubious cameos and plastic, perfunctory life-affirming quotes. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026 Plus, an overladen peach tree will produce smaller fruit. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025

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Adjective

According to Jose Andres, famous chef and humanitarian, a Kansas City hot dog is better than the overstuffed Arizona Sonoran hot dog, but not as good as the cream cheese dog from Seattle.

— Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
The play, which won the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize this year, entices on the page despite seeming overstuffed and curiously decentralized.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of overstuffed

Adjective

Huang said the Bangkok fire may resemble the fire in Switzerland, noting that such venues tend to have large amounts of flammable soundproofing materials and overcrowded conditions which contribute to the high number of casualties.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 July 2026
There are quieter alternatives within 90 minutes of these overcrowded hotspots, with journeys starting from as little as £3 ($4) by public transport, according to research from the global travel booking platform Omio.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of overcrowded

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One of Cash’s interests, carried over from Earth Angel, her 2023 debut book of short stories, is an overflowing index of animal references.

— Niela Orr, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
And Zermatt itself also has pockets of traditional charm, with streets lined with chalet after chalet and overflowing flower boxes.

— Rick Steves, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

Definition of overflowing

Adjective

Over time, unused clothes cause the space to become overfilled and a chaotic wreck.

— Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Smart, anti-theft crossbody bags An overfilled tote can easily turn into a black hole mid-travel—everything sinks to the bottom, and nothing feels secure.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026

Definition of overfilled

Adjective

Despite the crammed screenplay, Kara going to a red-sun planet to feel human and forget about everything is the most human thing ever.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
In the era of shrinking airline seats and oversold flights, eking out even an extra inch of space in an ultra-crammed economy cabin can feel like a major win.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026

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