overexpose

[ oh-ver-ik-spohz ]

verb (used with object)

, o·ver·ex·posed, o·ver·ex·pos·ing.

1. to expose too much, as to the sun, cold, or light rays (often used reflexively):

   Be careful of overexposing yourself to the sun.

2. Photography. to expose (a film or the like) to too much light.

overexpose

/ ˌəʊvərɪksˈpəʊz /

verb

1. to expose too much or for too long
2. photog to expose (a film, plate, or paper) for too long a period or with too bright a light

Derived Forms

• ˌoverexˈposure, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of overexpose¹

First recorded in 1865–70; over- + expose

Example Sentences

What is the cause of this endless fixation on what in some respects is a musty, overlong and overexposed classic?

From Los Angeles Times

Swift was riding high on the success of her first fully fledged pop album, “1989,” and was, by all accounts, overexposed.

From Los Angeles Times

Improper use of insecticides is a health risk to people who may be overexposed to the chemicals.

From Science Daily

The band members were wary of moving too fast and being overexposed.

From Los Angeles Times

If scorned by some as an overexposed artifact of the ’70s, the Grammy-winning song is still a touchstone on classic rock radio and many personal playlists.

From Seattle Times