over·heat·ed

over·heat·ed
/ˌoʊvɚˈhiːtəd/ adj
1 : too hot

She worked in a stuffy, overheated office.

2 : too excited or emotional

an overheated imagination/argument

The discussion was getting overheated.

3 of a market or economy : having too much activity, growth, etc.

The market for new houses is overheated.

an overheated economy


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