overly

過度に、あまりに

必要な程度や適切な程度を超えて。

やさしい英語で： More than is needed or is good.

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

類義語： too, excessively, unduly

よく使う表現： overly cautious, overly complicated, overly protective

あまり、特に

程度が高いこと。特に否定文で、それほどではないと表すときに使う。

やさしい英語で： 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.

類義語： very, particularly

よく使う表現： not overly enthusiastic, not overly concerned, not overly impressed