"overdirected" meaning in English

See overdirected in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more overdirected [comparative], most overdirected [superlative]
Etymology: From over- + directed. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|directed}} over- + directed Head templates: {{en-adj}} overdirected (comparative more overdirected, superlative most overdirected)
  1. Of a film: directed with too much effort or embellishment.
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Verb

Etymology: From over- + directed. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|directed}} over- + directed Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} overdirected
  1. simple past and past participle of overdirect Tags: form-of, participle, past Form of: overdirect
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