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

But Vasquez cautioned against being overly sentimental about how much the Salvadoran experience has been accepted and adopted by the greater patchwork of Latino Los Angeles. — Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Without becoming defensive or overly apologetic, respectfully reinforce that your decision has already been made. — Jasmine Johnson, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Vintage furniture is showing up more often in modern interiors because designers are moving away from spaces that feel overly coordinated or pulled from a single showroom. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2026

The Vista's living room looks quite snug, but not overly so, and is furnished with a sofa, along with a projector and pull-down screen, while a nearby staircase adds more storage. — New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026