noun
- excessive or excessive ornamentation; the act or result of decorating something too much or with too many embellishments
Usage: uncountable noun; often used as a criticism in design and interior decoration contexts
Examples
- The overdecoration of the Victorian mansion made it feel cluttered rather than elegant.
- Interior designers often warn against overdecoration when working with small spaces.
- The cake's overdecoration with glitter and fondant flowers obscured its actual flavor.
- Modern minimalist trends reject the overdecoration that characterized earlier design periods.
- She toned down the overdecoration in her office to create a more professional atmosphere.
- The overdecoration of the holiday display was so excessive that it looked tacky.