Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overly-eager
adjective
/ˈoʊ.vɚ.li ˈiː.ɡɚ/
Definition
Showing an excessive amount of enthusiasm or willingness.
Examples
- She was overly-eager to impress her new boss on the first day of work.
- The children were overly-eager to open their presents on Christmas morning.
- His overly-eager attempts to make new friends sometimes came off as insincere.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is more enthusiastic or keen than is considered normal or appropriate, often to the point of being tiresome.
Synonyms
- enthusiastic
- zealous
- keen
- excessively eager
- overzealous
