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