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Adverb(1) to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits(2) to an excessive degree(3) excessively

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(1) You let the phone ring twice before answering, lest you appear overly eager.(2) It doesn't always work out like that but I was not overly pleased as I wandered away from the counter.(3) Her approach to their suffering is compassionate, even overly sentimental in places.(4) I'm not overly bothered by either fault, though it would be good to lose them.(5) Neither side will be overly disconsolate that this was not a game of classic hurling.(6) she was a jealous and overly possessive woman(7) I think too many girls are overly sensitive about their appearance within relationships.(8) I'm not overly worried about it long-term and it wasn't that serious to start with.(9) The balance between being either overly nostalgic or dismissive of the past.(10) It lets me call people and torments my mother with its overly cheery voice mail message.(11) As with all gaming movies, some fans will go in with overly high expectations that can never be fulfilled.(12) Although the situations are often ridiculous, the gags don't feel overly contrived.(13) The crab cake starter I had was dry and overly salty, and could have done with more mango and chilli salsa to go with it.(14) The police and city officials have set up a number of strenuous and overly aggressive methods of control.(15) He listened politely while she engaged him in several minutes of overly tactile conversation.(16) The New York Times obituary is overly keen to pigeonhole him in the Movement.
Related Words
(1) overly cautious
Synonyms
Adverb
1. unduly
4. too
5. wildly
7. ridiculously
11. impossibly


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

He probably feels that it's doubtful that
his mother will be overly impressed...

He probably feels that it's doubtful that his mother will be OVERLY impressed...

The Big Bang Theory Season 3, Episode 11


you tend not to be overly concerned
with the kind of distinction...

you tend not to be OVERLY concerned with the kind of distinction...

Game of Thrones Season 4, Episode 3


I was not panicked.
And I am not overly attached to Leonard.

I was not panicked. And I am not OVERLY attached to Leonard.

The Big Bang Theory Season 8, Episode 9


I cannot say I feel overly guilty
about leaving you in that fucking crate.

I cannot say I feel OVERLY guilty about leaving you in that fucking crate.

Game of Thrones Season 5, Episode 1


for being overly fond
of koala bears.

for being OVERLY fond of koala bears.

The Big Bang Theory Season 5, Episode 12


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