Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overly
Adverb
/ˈoʊvərli/
Definition
To an excessive degree; more than is usual or necessary.
Examples
- She was overly excited about the party.
- He tends to be overly critical of his work.
- The dress was overly expensive for such a simple design.
Meaning
The term ‘overly’ describes an action or quality that surpasses a normal limit, often implying that it is too much or excessive.
Synonyms
- excessively
- unduly
- exorbitantly
- too much
