Definition

The condition of being exposed too much to something, such as light or public attention, which can lead to negative effects.

Example

The photographer had to discard the pictures due to overexposure, as they were too bright to see clearly.

Conversation

Did you hear about that celebrity facing overexposure in the media?

Yeah, it seems like they're always in the spotlight now.

I wonder if they regret all that attention and overexposure sometimes.

Probably! It must be exhausting to be constantly watched.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overexposure → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "exposure" (from Latin "exponere", meaning to put out or expose). The word refers to the state of being excessively exposed to something, often used in contexts like photography or health.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'exposed' too much ('over-') to something, like sunlight or a camera flash, which helps you remember that 'overexposure' means too much exposure.

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