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