Definition

The act of decorating something too much, making it look overly ornate or complicated.

Example

The overdecoration of the room made it feel cluttered and uncomfortable.

Conversation

I think the living room is starting to look a bit cluttered.

Yeah, I noticed that too; it might be due to the overdecoration.

Exactly! It feels like there are too many knick-knacks everywhere.

Maybe we should simplify it a bit for a cleaner look.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overdecoration → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "decoration" (from Latin "decoratio", meaning to adorn or embellish). The word refers to the act of excessively adorning or embellishing something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'over' meaning excessively and 'decoration' meaning adornment — this helps you remember that overdecoration means to adorn something too much.

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