overshadow Sentence Examples

  1. The towering mountain range overshadowed the quaint village below.
  2. The brilliant achievements of the scientist overshadowed his personal struggles.
  3. The tragedy of the war overshadowed all other news.
  4. The CEO's charisma overshadowed the company's financial difficulties.
  5. The actress's beauty overshadowed her acting ability.
  6. The grandeur of the cathedral overshadowed the surrounding buildings.
  7. The politician's scandals overshadowed his campaign promises.
  8. The incredible detail of the painting overshadowed the artist's brushstrokes.
  9. The importance of education overshadowed the need for entertainment.
  10. The controversy surrounding the movie overshadowed its artistic merits.

overshadow Meaning

Wordnet

overshadow (v)

be greater in significance than

make appear small by comparison

cast a shadow upon

Webster

overshadow (v. t.)

To throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure.

Fig.: To cover with a superior influence.

FAQs About the word overshadow

be greater in significance than, make appear small by comparison, cast a shadow uponTo throw a shadow, or shade, over; to darken; to obscure., Fig.: To cover wi

obscure, darken, blur, blacken, cloud, overcast, shadow, fog, becloud, shroud

lighten, lighten, expose, light (up), light (up), brighten, reveal, illuminate, illuminate, expose

The towering mountain range overshadowed the quaint village below.

The brilliant achievements of the scientist overshadowed his personal struggles.

The tragedy of the war overshadowed all other news.

The CEO's charisma overshadowed the company's financial difficulties.