overlade

/ˈɒvərleɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to make or become too heavy, especially with excessive or unbalanced decoration.

“The excessive ornamentation of the mansion would overlade its elegance.”

2. noun

an excessive or unbalanced quantity of something, especially decoration.

“The overlade of the room made it feel cluttered.”

Synonyms

  • overburden
  • overload

Antonyms

  • understate
  • undersupply