Definitions For Overshadowing

verb

  • To cause (something or someone) to seem less important or impressive when compared to something or someone else
  • To make (something) less enjoyable because of sadness, fear, or worry
  • To cast a shadow over (something)

Is Overshadowing a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
24
Words with Friends
26

The word Overshadowing is worth 24 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Overshadowing in a Sentence

  • The pitcher's outstanding performance should not overshadow the achievements of the rest of the team.
  • Large trees overshadow the yard and darken the house for much of the day

Antonyms for Overshadowing

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