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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