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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With its overly sensory stimulation and DIY retail spaces, Santee Alley reminded me of home.
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Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
But the rest is simply informative, neither coy nor overly blunt.
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Make sure the potting mix is moist but not overly wet.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
That decline often leads to impulsive or overly cautious actions.
—Fazila Shahid, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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Lilliam Rivera, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
But the rest is simply informative, neither coy nor overly blunt.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Make sure the potting mix is moist but not overly wet.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
That decline often leads to impulsive or overly cautious actions.
—Fazila Shahid, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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