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overly

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Synonyms & Antonyms of overly

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 for overly

devilishly,
excessively,
exorbitantly,
inordinately,
intolerably,
monstrously,
overmuch,
too,
unacceptably,
unduly

Words Related to overly

extravagantly,
immoderately,
intemperately

extortionately,
inexcusably,
obscenely,
unbearably,
unconscionably,
unreasonably

improperly,
inappropriately

abnormally,
extraordinarily,
freakishly,
singularly,
uncommonly,
uncustomarily,
unusually

Phrases Synonymous with overly

to a fault,
to death,
with a vengeance

Near Antonyms for overly

acceptably,
moderately,
modestly,
reasonably,
temperately

barely,
hardly,
just,
marginally,
meagerly,
minimally,
scantily,
scarcely,
slightly

Antonyms for overly

deficiently,
inadequately,
insufficiently

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The first known use of overly was before the 12th century

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