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