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- Dictionaryoverly/ˈəʊvəli/
adverb
- 1. excessively: "she was a jealous and overly possessive woman"
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The meaning of OVERLY is to an excessive degree : too. How to use overly in a sentence.
Overly means too or very, and is often used to express excess or exaggeration. Learn how to use overly in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with irony.
Overly means too or very, and is often used to emphasize something negative or excessive. Learn how to use overly in different contexts, see synonyms and examples, and compare with irony.
Overly means excessively or too much. It is an adverb derived from over and -ly. See the origin, synonyms and usage examples of overly in sentences.
Overly means more than is normal, necessary, or reasonable. Learn how to use it in sentences, see synonyms, and compare with too and very.
Overly means too much or excessively, and is often used as an informal alternative to very. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of overly in different languages.
Definition of overly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
