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.
overly Meaning
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overly
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- extraordinarily
- inappropriately
- extravagantly
- inexcusably
- freakishly
- uncommonly
- eminently
- improperly
- especially
- singularly
- immoderately
- exceedingly
- significantly
- considerably
- extra
- extortionately
- extensively
- abnormally
- intemperately
- hugely
- substantially
- remarkably
- obscenely
- exceeding
- unconscionably
- astronomically
- deadly
Antonyms:
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, excessively,too, extremely, very, to a fault, with a vengeance, inordinately, unreasonably, overmuch
moderately, moderately, reasonably, insufficiently,insufficiently, reasonably, inadequately, inadequately, deficiently, just
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.
