Meaning of overpaint | Babel Free

Definitions

1. To color or describe too strongly.
2. To apply the final layers of paint over underpainting.
3. To paint over (something).
4. To paint too much: with too thick a coating of paint.
5. To erase by drawing graphics over the top.

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Examples

“OK, you've painted me a picture well enough; you don't need⟳ to overpaint it.”

“This antique chair's inlays have⟳ been overpainted, but we can restore⟳ its finish⟳.”

“This antique chair has been overpainted to the point⟳ that you can't discern the carved details.”

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