overly Antonyms
Strongest:
Strong:
- scarcely
- acceptably
- modestly
- scarcely
- deficiently
- hardly
- deficiently
- barely
- just
- acceptably
- marginally
- minimally
- slightly
- minimally
- just
- hardly
- barely
- slightly
- modestly
- marginally
Weak:
Strongest:
Strong:
- incredibly
- to-a-fault
- unbearably
- terribly
- intolerably
- super
- unreasonably
- with-a-vengeance
- very
- inordinately
- monstrously
- exorbitantly
- devilishly
- to-death
- unusually
- unacceptably
- exceptionally
- overmuch
- highly
Weak:
- especially
- hugely
- extravagantly
- considerably
- improperly
- immoderately
- freakishly
- exceeding
- eminently
- unconscionably
- abnormally
- astronomically
- extra
- intemperately
- inappropriately
- uncommonly
- extortionately
- exceedingly
- deadly
- remarkably
- obscenely
- extraordinarily
- inexcusably
- substantially
- extensively
- singularly
- significantly
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.
extremely,too, excessively, unduly, incredibly, to a fault, unbearably, terribly, intolerably, super
moderately, insufficiently, inadequately, inadequately, reasonably,insufficiently, reasonably, moderately, scarcely, acceptably
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.
