overshone

/əvɝʃoʊn/

Definitions

1. verb

to surpass or excel in brilliance or reputation, often in a way that is considered temporary or fleeting

“Her talent had overshone her rivals’ at the music competition.”

2. noun

a state of surpassing or exceeding in brilliance or reputation

“The actress’s fame was in its overshone period when she landed the lead role in the blockbuster film.”

Synonyms

  • excelled
  • outshone
  • surpassed

Antonyms

  • failed
  • underachieved