Synonyms of overly

overly

adverb

ˈō-vər-lē 

as in too

beyond a normal or acceptable limit

there's no need to be overly careful about the rough draft, since we'll polish it afterwards

Synonyms & Similar Words

• too
• excessively
• unduly
• extremely
• unusually
• inordinately
• unacceptably
• terribly
• incredibly
• intolerably
• very
• exceptionally
• to death
• devilishly
• exorbitantly
• with a vengeance
• to a fault
• highly
• monstrously
• unbearably
• super
• unreasonably
• overmuch
• obscenely
• extravagantly
• extra
• remarkably
• extraordinarily
• inappropriately
• unconscionably
• immoderately
• inexcusably
• hugely
• exceedingly
• abnormally
• improperly
• singularly
• uncommonly
• considerably
• significantly
• substantially
• extensively
• eminently
• intemperately
• astronomically
• especially
• freakishly
• extortionately
• deadly
• greatly
• uncustomarily
• mightily
• whacking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insufficiently
• inadequately
• moderately
• reasonably
• modestly
• acceptably
• slightly
• deficiently
• just
• minimally
• barely
• hardly
• marginally
• scarcely
• scantily
• temperately
• meagerly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overly

This throw-on-and-go design from Grace Karin is a quintessential fall layering piece, with a classic crew neckline, a button-down closure, and a figure-skimming fit that isn’t overly bulky. — Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2026

The guitar was slightly tucked away compared with some of the other instruments, but not overly so, and the track still sounded great overall. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Many see that progressivism as overly obsessed with identity politics, personal pronouns and the like, ignoring practicalities and the day-to-day concerns of most voters. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Some have expressed concern that overly broad language could lead to wrongful convictions. — Ira Porter, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Oct. 2026