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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Some analysts see this guidance as overly optimistic.
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Natasha Turak,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
The best ones are juicy, food-friendly and not overly contemplative.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Although neither are overly complicated, the Taskmaster battle has a fun schtick where players have to knock out the boss’ Captain America-like shield, leaving him vulnerable to attacks for a limited time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, baking a cake from scratch feels overly complicated.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2025
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Natasha Turak,ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2025
The best ones are juicy, food-friendly and not overly contemplative.
—Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Although neither are overly complicated, the Taskmaster battle has a fun schtick where players have to knock out the boss’ Captain America-like shield, leaving him vulnerable to attacks for a limited time.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Sometimes, baking a cake from scratch feels overly complicated.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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