overlight
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈoʊvərlaɪt/
KK: /ˈoʊvərlaɪt/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is excessively light in weight or appearance, often to the point of being trivial or lacking seriousness.
Example
The overlight decorations made the room feel less formal and more playful.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more overlight
Superlative: most overlight
Conversation
Have you read that new book everyone is talking about?
Yeah, I started it, but it felt a bit overlight for my taste.
I get that; sometimes those light reads just don't grab me either.
Exactly! I prefer something with more depth.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
frivolous
giddy
lighthearted
Antonyms
serious
heavy
grave
noun
Definition
An excessive or overly bright light that can cause discomfort or difficulty in seeing.
Example
The overlight from the streetlamp made it hard to see the stars in the sky.
Conversation
Did you notice how bright the room was during the meeting?
Yeah, I thought the overlight was really distracting.
Exactly! It made it hard to focus on the presentation.
Root Explanation
Overlight → It is formed from "over-" (meaning above or excessively) and "light" (from Old English "leoht", meaning illumination or brightness). The word "overlight" means to illuminate excessively or to provide too much light.
Memory Tip
Think of something that shines "above" or "excessively" — that's what overlight means.
Visually Confused Words
evelight
novelwright