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Meaning of overheated
The primary meaning of the word "overheated" is to describe something that has become too hot.
Etymology of overheated
The word "overheated" has its roots in the prefix "over-" which means beyond or too much, and the verb "heat" which comes from the Old English word "hēatan" meaning to heat or to become hot.
Historically, the term "overheated" has been used to describe a state of excessive heat or excitement, and its usage dates back to the 15th century.
Synonyms
scorching
sweltering
boiling
steaming
simmering
searing
blazing
fiery
flaming
sizzling
roasting
broiling
burning
heated
warm
hot
torrid
tropical
sultry
stifling
oppressive
swelterous
feverish
heated
overheated
superheated
thermally excited
red hot
white hot
incandescent
Definitions
- The word "overheated" is defined by Oxford Languages as having a higher temperature than is normal or desirable, or excessively excited or agitated.
- * It can also refer to an engine or a machine that has become too hot, usually due to excessive use or a malfunction.
Usage Examples
- The car's engine became overheated during the long drive through the desert.
- * The overheated room made it difficult to concentrate on the task at hand.
- * The market had become overheated, with prices rising too quickly and unsustainably.