Examples of overly in a Sentence
These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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Each episode is both thoughtful about the process without being overly instructive, letting the joys of these little adventures take priority.
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Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Overall, the flagship is amply, though not overly, merchandised and easy to shop.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
In Bruno’s view, this language creates an overly broad loophole, allowing schools to invoke virtually any rule, no matter how minor, as justification for terminating an athlete’s scholarship.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2025
At the same time, to say that peace and rest are surely coming, just a couple of milestones away, might be overly optimistic.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
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Kambole Campbell, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2025
Overall, the flagship is amply, though not overly, merchandised and easy to shop.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 9 Dec. 2025
In Bruno’s view, this language creates an overly broad loophole, allowing schools to invoke virtually any rule, no matter how minor, as justification for terminating an athlete’s scholarship.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 8 Dec. 2025
At the same time, to say that peace and rest are surely coming, just a couple of milestones away, might be overly optimistic.
—Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overly
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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