overelegant in a sentence
a.
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Definition
Overelegant: excessively refined or ornate, to the point of being inappropriate or overwhelming for the context.
Sample Sentences
- Her dress was so overelegant that it overshadowed the simplicity of the event.
- The decor in the ballroom felt overelegant, detracting from the intimate atmosphere of the gathering.
- He worried that the overelegant presentation would alienate potential clients who preferred a more straightforward approach.
- Despite the overelegant styling of the restaurant, the food lacked authenticity and flavor.
- She found the overelegant lace and sequins of the costume to be overwhelming rather than beautiful.