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overexposed

/ˌoʊvərɪkˈspoʊzd/
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• adjective

1

Having been subjected to an excessive amount of light, resulting in a washed-out, overly bright, or faded image (in photography and cinematography).

Example

"The outdoor portraits were completely overexposed because the photographer forgot to adjust the shutter speed for the midday sun."


2

Featured or publicized so frequently in the media or public eye that audiences lose interest or become tired of the subject.

Example

"After appearing in three reality television shows and dozens of commercials in a single year, the celebrity became overexposed."


3

Subjected to an unsafe or excessive degree of a harmful environmental element, such as sunlight, cold, radiation, or financial risk.

Example

"The financial audit revealed that the investment firm was dangerously overexposed to fluctuations in the commercial real estate market."

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