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overly

/ˈoʊvɝli/adverb3 syllables

Overly means: to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits.

Synonyms for overly4

adverb, as in to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

excessively, to a fault, too

also used for overly

superfluously

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What does overly mean?1

adverb

1

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits“too big”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Overly in a sentence

  • She is a shy, insecure, overly sensitive girl.ProfessorGiraffe
  • His grammar is perfect, but he speaks in an overly formal register.mailohilohi
  • It is not fitting for a teacher to overly favor certain pupils over others.alpucca
  • Algeria is overly dependent on oil and gas to prop up its economy.Amastan
  • I find just the memory of his overly polite patronizing manner really offensive.CM
  • I am not overly fond of working in teamwork.LoverofEnglish
  • I prefer tangy cocktails to overly sweet ones.bekindtoall
  • Ziri came across as overly rigid and unreasonable.Amastan

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