Definition

Describing someone or something that is excessively liberal or familiar in behavior or attitude.

Example

His overfree manner made some people uncomfortable at the formal event.

Conversation

I think your jokes are getting a bit too overfree lately.

Really? I thought they were just being fun and casual.

Yeah, but sometimes it feels like they cross a line.

I see what you mean, maybe I should tone it down a bit.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overfree → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively or too much) and "free" (from Old English "freo", meaning not in bondage or liberated). The word "overfree" means excessively free or too free, often implying a lack of restraint.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'excessively' ('over-') 'liberated' ('free') — that's why overfree means being too free.

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