Definitions

overlaid

[oh-ver-leyd] / ˌoʊ vərˈleɪd /

ADJECTIVE

covered

Synonyms

STRONGEST

camouflaged capped closed coated concealed enclosed hidden painted protected shielded topped wrapped

STRONG

bound disguised enveloped hooded masked roofed secreted sheathed sheltered surfaced varnished veiled

WEAK

lidded

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bare exposed open uncovered

STRONG

unmasked

WEAK

empty passed over revealed unfurnished unheeded unnoticed

ADJECTIVE

gilt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gaudy gleaming glittering golden lustrous painted sparkling

STRONG

alloyed plated tinsel tinseled varnished

WEAK

meretricious shiny showy specious

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dull matte

Example Sentences

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Text reading “Polymarket funds my life” overlaid another video of her dancing on a beach by the Golden Gate Bridge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

Three hours before the match, AFP spoke with several protesters who held tickets and wore T-shirts printed with that pre-revolution flag -- horizontal green, white and red stripes overlaid with a sun and a lion.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

Scientists at paint manufacturer PPG built a database containing the properties of all of their products, overlaid with the laws of chemistry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 24, 2026

For four of the others, Nike licensed game photos from Getty Images, overlaid tag designs from Ramos and then had the images blown up and printed as murals.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2025

I try thinking of Copley Station, overlaid with Belle’s sounds.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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