overrated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌoʊvərˈreɪtɪd/
KK: /oʊvərˈreɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that is considered to have more value or importance than it actually does.
Example
Many people think that movie is overrated because it didn't live up to the hype.
Conversation
Have you seen that new blockbuster movie everyone is talking about?
Yeah, I watched it last weekend, but I thought it was a bit overrated.
Really? I was excited to watch it, but now I'm not so sure.
Honestly, I think it got more hype than it deserved.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
exaggerated
overvalued
inflated
Antonyms
underrated
underappreciated
modest
verb
Definition
To think that something is better or more important than it really is.
Example
Many people believe that the movie is overrated and not as good as everyone says.
Tense Forms
Past: overrated
Past Participle: overrated
Conversation
Have you seen that new movie everyone's talking about?
Yeah, I watched it last night, and honestly, I think it's overrated.
Really? I thought the trailer looked amazing!
Root Explanation
Overrated → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "rate" (from Old French *rate*, meaning to assess or evaluate) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating past action). The word "overrated" means assessed or evaluated as being better than it actually is, excessively praised or valued.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'assessed' ('rate') as 'excessively' ('over-') good, which helps you remember that 'overrated' means something is given more praise than it deserves.
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