1. having too much writing or text; excessively wordy or elaborate in style
Usage: literary criticism
2. replaced or erased by new data or text
Usage: computing; technology

Examples

• The novel was criticized as overwritten and difficult to follow.
• Her essay was overwritten with unnecessary adjectives and complex sentences.
• The original file was overwritten when I saved the new version.
• Make sure to backup your work so it doesn’t get overwritten.
• The data was accidentally overwritten during the system update.
• His prose style is often overwritten and pretentious.