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Definition of overbright

overbright

/ˌoʊvɚˈbɹaɪt/
o · ver · bright
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• adjective

1

Excessively or unpleasantly bright, luminous, or vivid in light or color.

Example

"She squinted as she stepped out of the theater into the overbright afternoon sun."

2

Excessively or artificially cheerful, animated, or intense in expression or manner, often masking anxiety, grief, or distress.

Example

"Her eyes were overbright with unshed tears, and she spoke in a strained, forced voice."

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• Rhymes for overbright

• Nearby Words

overbred
overbreed
overbridge
overbright
overbuild
overburden
overbuy

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overbright. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overbright
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