100 Examples of sentences containing the adverb "overboard"

Definition

The adverb overboard means to go beyond what is reasonable or necessary, often in an excessive or extreme manner. It can also refer to something being thrown off a ship or boat. In a figurative sense, it describes actions that are overly enthusiastic or extravagant.

Synonyms

• Excessively
• Extravagantly
• Immoderately
• Overly
• Beyond
• Too much
• Over the top

Antonyms

• Moderately
• Reasonably
• Conservatively
• Simply
• Sparingly

Examples

1. She went overboard with the decorations for the party.
2. He tends to take things overboard when he's excited.
3. They jumped overboard without a second thought.
4. The chef went overboard with the spices in the dish.
5. I think you are going overboard with your criticism.
6. The promotion was nice, but they really went overboard with the budget.
7. He didn't just buy a car; he went overboard and got a luxury model.
8. She was so happy that she went overboard with her praise.
9. During the holidays, some people go overboard with their shopping.
10. The presentation was good, but he went overboard with the visuals.
11. They celebrated their anniversary overboard with a lavish vacation.
12. I believe he is going overboard in trying to impress her.
13. She threw an overboard surprise party for her friend.
14. The students went overboard with their science project.
15. He always takes his workouts overboard.
16. The movie went overboard with special effects.
17. She is known to go overboard with her fashion choices.
18. He let his enthusiasm get the better of him and went overboard.
19. Don't go overboard with the salt in that recipe!
20. The renovation project went overboard with the luxury finishes.
21. They went overboard with the fireworks display.
22. I felt they went overboard in their marketing campaign.
23. She doesn’t just like to travel; she goes overboard with itineraries.
24. His comments were a bit overboard for the situation.
25. They went overboard with the amount of food at the picnic.
26. She tends to go overboard when it comes to her hobbies.
27. The team went overboard with the brainstorming session.
28. He went overboard with the amount of caffeine he consumed today.
29. The fashion show was fabulous, but some designs were overboard.
30. Her reaction to the news was overboard; it was just a minor issue.
31. The company went overboard in its attempt to be eco-friendly.
32. His efforts were commendable, but he went overboard.
33. We don’t want to go overboard and lose focus on our goals.
34. She always goes overboard with her holiday baking.
35. His enthusiasm for the project was great, but it felt overboard.
36. They went overboard with the amount of paint for the mural.
37. I thought the party was fun, but they went overboard with the noise.
38. The charity event was nice, but they went overboard with the fancy decorations.
39. She really went overboard with the amount of makeup.
40. His plans for the weekend were a bit overboard for my taste.
41. The decorations for the wedding were beautiful, but perhaps a little overboard.
42. The team went overboard in their preparations for the presentation.
43. I think we went overboard with the amount of food we prepared.
44. He always goes overboard when he gets a new gadget.
45. Don't go overboard with your spending during the sale.
46. They went overboard with the details in the report.
47. She went overboard when she bought gifts for everyone.
48. His reaction seemed overboard for such a small mistake.
49. The campaign went overboard with its promises.
50. They decorated the house overboard for Halloween.
51. I appreciate your efforts, but that was a bit overboard.
52. The email was overboard in its praise and flattery.
53. She went overboard trying to make a good impression.
54. The restaurant went overboard in its menu variety.
55. His enthusiasm for the project was overboard, to say the least.
56. They went overboard with the number of guests they invited.
57. I think he went overboard with the amount of information he provided.
58. The festival decorations were beautiful, but a little overboard.
59. Her spending habits are often overboard during the holidays.
60. You really went overboard with the sound effects in that presentation.
61. The book was good, but the ending felt overboard.
62. She went overboard celebrating her promotion.
63. His gift was wonderful, but it was a bit overboard for a casual acquaintance.
64. Sometimes, they can go overboard with their enthusiasm.
65. They went overboard with the ice cream at the party.
66. I don’t want to go overboard on the details of the project.
67. She always goes overboard when it comes to her pets.
68. His speech was great, but it was a bit overboard in length.
69. The new policy was well-intentioned, but it went overboard.
70. They planned the event overboard, making it unnecessarily complicated.
71. Don't go overboard with your compliments; it makes people uncomfortable.
72. The wedding cake was beautiful, but it was overboard in size.
73. His excitement was overboard, which added to the fun of the event.
74. The decorations felt overboard for a simple gathering.
75. She went overboard with her workout routine this week.
76. The hotel staff went overboard to ensure we had a pleasant stay.
77. I think they went overboard with the advertising budget.
78. He tends to go overboard with his jokes.
79. She went overboard in her efforts to impress the guests.
80. The film's plot was already good, but they went overboard with the twists.
81. They went overboard trying to make the product appealing.
82. His wardrobe is overboard with colors and patterns.
83. We shouldn’t go overboard with our expectations for the project.
84. The presentation was informative, but it felt overboard in length.
85. She went overboard with the details in her report.
86. The kids went overboard with their holiday crafts.
87. He went overboard in his enthusiasm for the game.
88. They certainly went overboard with the snacks at the meeting.
89. She can sometimes go overboard with her storytelling.
90. The decorations for the event were nice but a bit overboard.
91. He went overboard planning the vacation itinerary.
92. The marketing team went overboard with their latest campaign.
93. I think she went overboard with her party planning.
94. The game night was fun, but they went overboard with the rules.
95. He tends to go overboard with his DIY projects.
96. The event was successful, but they definitely went overboard.
97. She went overboard with the details in her invitation.
98. The charity drive was great, but they went overboard in their efforts.
99. His commitment to the project was commendable, but perhaps overboard.
100. They went overboard with the floral arrangements for the wedding.