overacted

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈræktɪd/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈæktɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to perform a role in an exaggerated manner

Phrases & Collocations

overacted scene

overacted performance

overacted role

overacted comedy

overacted drama

overacted reaction

overacted expression

overacted gesture

overacted lines

overacted moment

Example Sentences

the actor really overacted in that dramatic scene.

she tends to overact when she's nervous.

his overacted performance made the comedy less funny.

critics said the film suffered because the lead overacted.

in the play, some characters overacted to gain attention.

he was accused of overacting during the audition.

her overacted expressions were distracting in the film.

the director warned the actors not to overact.

many viewers felt that the scene was overacted.

he often overacts in his efforts to be funny.

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