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Vocabulary Entry
overly
|adjective • adverb
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adjective
Excessively or too much; beyond what is normal or reasonable.
Example Sentences
"She was overly critical of her own work."
"The overly sweet dessert was too much for my taste."
"His overly enthusiastic response surprised everyone."
A
adverb
In an excessive manner; too much.
Example Sentences
"He talks overly fast when he’s nervous."
"The instructions were written overly complicated for beginners."
"She dresses overly formal for casual events."