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overly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈoʊvərli/ · UK /ˈəʊvəli/

overly means: More than is needed or is good.

adverb

TOO MUCHB2

More than is needed or is good.

  • The instructions are overly complicated.
  • Her parents were overly protective.
  • Don’t be overly critical of yourself.

Similar words: too, excessively, unduly

Common phrases: overly cautious, overly complicated, overly protective

VERYC1

To a great degree, especially when saying something is not very strong.

  • I’m not overly worried.
  • They weren’t overly impressed with the meal.
  • She didn’t sound overly enthusiastic about the trip.

Similar words: very, particularly

Common phrases: not overly enthusiastic, not overly concerned, not overly impressed

Questions about overly

What does overly mean?

More than is needed or is good.

What is overly in other languages?

Türkçe: aşırı · Español: demasiado · Français: trop · Deutsch: übermäßig · Italiano: troppo · 日本語: 過度に

How do you pronounce overly?

In American English /ˈoʊvərli/; in British English /ˈəʊvəli/.

How do you use overly in a sentence?

The instructions are overly complicated. Her parents were overly protective.

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