Overact
verb
To act or behave in a way that is too dramatic or extreme.
In the play, the lead actor overacted his part and it seemed unnatural.
Often appears as...
- overact a role
- overact a scene
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To act or behave in a way that is too dramatic or extreme.
In the play, the lead actor overacted his part and it seemed unnatural.
Often appears as...
- overact a role
- overact a scene
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Theatrical Usage
The word 'overact' is often used in theater and film to describe performances that are excessively dramatic.
He tends to overact during auditions, which can turn the directors off.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Overact' usually implies a negative judgment, suggesting the performance is less believable.
The audience laughed because she overacted her grief in the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expression
Use 'overact' when someone expresses an emotion too strongly, making it feel artificial.
During the debate, he overacted his anger and lost credibility.
Pro Tip 1/3Theatrical Usage
The word 'overact' is often used in theater and film to describe performances that are excessively dramatic.
He tends to overact during auditions, which can turn the directors off.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Overact' usually implies a negative judgment, suggesting the performance is less believable.
The audience laughed because she overacted her grief in the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expression
Use 'overact' when someone expresses an emotion too strongly, making it feel artificial.
During the debate, he overacted his anger and lost credibility.
Pro Tip 1/3Theatrical Usage
The word 'overact' is often used in theater and film to describe performances that are excessively dramatic.
He tends to overact during auditions, which can turn the directors off.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
'Overact' usually implies a negative judgment, suggesting the performance is less believable.
The audience laughed because she overacted her grief in the scene.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Expression
Use 'overact' when someone expresses an emotion too strongly, making it feel artificial.
During the debate, he overacted his anger and lost credibility.
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Quote examples
Christopher Lloyd
American Actor
There were a couple times with close-ups where I tended to overact. I would use more of my face than I needed to. I learned how to be more subtle.
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Vijay Sethupathi
Indian Actor
I don't overact, so people think that I naturally act well. I underplay my roles, and that has worked for me.
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Keerthy Suresh
Indian Actress
When I tell people that I am acting in Telugu, they ask me if I have to overact.
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Karl Lagerfeld
German Designer
Don't overact the story of your name. Overact the story of your work.
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Penelope Ann Miller
American Actress
The thing is, you don't want to overact or be full of yourself.
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Kurt Fuller
American Actor
I can overact in two seconds.
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Christopher Lloyd
American Actor
There were a couple times with close-ups where I tended to overact. I would use more of my face than I needed to. I learned how to be more subtle.
Quote examples
Vijay Sethupathi
Indian Actor
I don't overact, so people think that I naturally act well. I underplay my roles, and that has worked for me.
Quote examples
Keerthy Suresh
Indian Actress
When I tell people that I am acting in Telugu, they ask me if I have to overact.
Quote examples
Karl Lagerfeld
German Designer
Don't overact the story of your name. Overact the story of your work.
Quote examples
Penelope Ann Miller
American Actress
The thing is, you don't want to overact or be full of yourself.
Quote examples
Kurt Fuller
American Actor
I can overact in two seconds.
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