overly Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- hardly
- minimally
- acceptably
- barely
- marginally
- deficiently
- just
- scarcely
- slightly
- barely
- marginally
- minimally
- modestly
- scarcely
- acceptably
- deficiently
- just
- modestly
- hardly
- slightly
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- to-a-fault
- to-death
- very
- with-a-vengeance
- unreasonably
- unbearably
- super
- unusually
- inordinately
- exorbitantly
- incredibly
- terribly
- unacceptably
- highly
- monstrously
- overmuch
- devilishly
- intolerably
- exceptionally
Weak:
- immoderately
- singularly
- freakishly
- uncommonly
- extraordinarily
- obscenely
- astronomically
- extortionately
- remarkably
- improperly
- considerably
- deadly
- substantially
- exceedingly
- unconscionably
- extensively
- especially
- significantly
- intemperately
- eminently
- extravagantly
- inappropriately
- hugely
- inexcusably
- abnormally
- exceeding
- extra
Meaning of overly
overly (r)
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
overly (a.)
Careless; negligent; inattentive; superfical; not thorough.
Excessive; too much.
overly (adv.)
In an overly manner.
overly Sentence Examples
- The overly enthusiastic crowd cheered incessantly, making communication impossible.
- The overly cautious driver hesitated at every intersection, causing a traffic jam.
- The overly critical teacher nitpicked every minor error, demoralizing the students.
- The overly dependent child clung to her mother's side, preventing any independence.
- The overly dramatic reaction to the news sent shockwaves through the community.
- The overly ambitious project proved to be overwhelming and impossible to complete.
- The overly pungent odor from the garbage disposal lingered for days, causing discomfort.
- The overly verbose speechwriter filled the keynote address with unnecessary details.
- The overly zealous supporter defended their candidate with blind loyalty, ignoring valid criticism.
- The overly indulgent parent spoiled the child with excessive gifts and attention.
FAQs About the word overly
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limitsCareless; negligent; inattentive; superfical; not thorough., Excessive; too much., In an overly manner.
excessively, extremely, unduly,too, to a fault, to death, very, with a vengeance, unreasonably, unbearably
inadequately, insufficiently, inadequately, moderately,insufficiently, reasonably, moderately, reasonably, hardly, minimally
The overly enthusiastic crowd cheered incessantly, making communication impossible.
The overly cautious driver hesitated at every intersection, causing a traffic jam.
The overly critical teacher nitpicked every minor error, demoralizing the students.
The overly dependent child clung to her mother's side, preventing any independence.
