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