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