overly

over·ly

adv \ˈō-vər-lē\

Definition of OVERLY

: to an excessive degree : too

Examples of OVERLY

1. These directions are overly complex.
2. She's overly sensitive to criticism.
3. They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.

First Known Use of OVERLY

1806

Related to OVERLY

Synonyms: devilishly, excessively, exorbitantly, inordinately, intolerably, monstrously, too, overmuch, unacceptably, unduly

Antonyms: deficiently, inadequately, insufficiently

Related Words: extravagantly, immoderately, intemperately; extortionately, inexcusably, obscenely, unbearably, unconscionably, unreasonably; improperly, inappropriately; abnormally, extraordinarily, freakishly, singularly, uncommonly, uncustomarily, unusually; astronomically, considerably, deadly, eminently, especially, exceedingly (also exceeding), exceptionally, extensively, extra, extremely, greatly, highly, hugely, incredibly, mightily, remarkably, significantly, substantially, super, terribly, very, whacking

Near Antonyms: acceptably, moderately, modestly, reasonably, temperately; barely, hardly, just, marginally, meagerly, minimally, scantily, scarcely, slightly

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