1. having received too much exposure to light when taking or developing a photograph, resulting in a too-bright or washed-out image
Usage: photography
2. having received too much publicity or media attention
3. having been subjected to too much of something harmful, especially radiation or chemicals

Examples

• The wedding photos were overexposed because the flash was too bright.
• The celebrity became overexposed after appearing on every talk show.
• The film was overexposed to sunlight and the images were barely visible.
• Critics argued that the politician was overexposed in the media.
• Workers were overexposed to toxic chemicals due to poor safety measures.
• The overexposed photograph showed only white where the sky should be.
• After three movies in one year, the actor worried about becoming overexposed.