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