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