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OVERLY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OVERLY?

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Overly as an Adverb
Definitions of "Overly" as an adverb
Synonyms of "Overly" as an adverb (8 Words)
Usage Examples of "Overly" as an adverb
Associations of "Overly" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Overly” are: excessively, too, unduly, inordinately, to too great an degree, to too great an extent, immoderately, exceedingly

Overly as an Adverb

Definitions of "Overly" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “overly” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits.
Excessively.

Synonyms of "Overly" as an adverb (8 Words)

exceedingly	Extremely. The team played exceedingly* well.*
excessively	To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately. Excessively high taxes.
immoderately	To a degree that exceeds the bounds or reason or moderation.
inordinately	To an unusually or disproportionately large degree; excessively. She was inordinately* smart.*
to too great an degree	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits.
to too great an extent	In addition.
too	Moreover (used when adding a further point. He has a Mercedes too.
unduly	To an undue degree. There is no need to be unduly* alarmed.*

Usage Examples of "Overly" as an adverb

She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.

Associations of "Overly" (30 Words)

additionally	As an extra factor or circumstance. He serves additionally* as the CEO.*
also	In addition; too. Dyslexia also* known as word blindness.*
besides	Making an additional point; anyway. I don t want to go to a restaurant besides* we can t afford it.*
bombastic	Ostentatiously lofty in style. Bombastic music that drowned out what anyone was saying.
broad	Broad in scope or content. The words had a distinct tang of broad* Lancashire.*
disingenuous	Not candid or sincere, typically by pretending that one knows less about something than one really does. A disingenuous* excuse.*
distorted	Having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented. Distorted guitars.
eager	Having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy. Eager to learn.
either	After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise’ or `also.
exaggerated	Regarded or represented as larger, better, or worse than in reality. Thick lenses exaggerated* the size of her eyes.*
exceedingly	To a great extent. The supply multiplied exceedingly.
excessive	More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate. He was drinking excessive* amounts of brandy.*
excessively	To a greater degree or in greater amounts than is necessary, normal, or desirable; inordinately. They don t drink excessively.
extremely	To a very great degree; very. Extremely unpleasant.
furthermore	In addition. Computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time furthermore* their quality is improving.*
immoderate	Not sensible or restrained; excessive. Immoderate spending.
inordinate	Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive. The case had taken up an inordinate* amount of time.*
intemperate	Not mild; subject to extremes. An intemperate* climate.*
likewise	Used to introduce a point similar or related to one just made. Some people have little power to do good and have likewise* little strength to resist evil.*
prolix	Tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length. Editing a prolix* manuscript.*
really	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. I really* want to go.*
similarly	Used to indicate a similarity between two facts or events. A similarly* priced property.*
super	Superphosphate. Another super* skyscraper.*
too	Moreover (used when adding a further point. She is a grown woman and a strong one too.
undue	Not appropriate or proper (or even legal) in the circumstances. His dress stops just short of undue* elegance.*
unjustified	(of printed text) not justified. Unjustified price increases.
unwarranted	Not justified or authorized. Unwarranted limitations of personal freedom.
verbose	Using or containing too many words. Much academic language is obscure and verbose.
very	Used to emphasize that the following description applies without qualification. The very* thing he said yesterday.*
wordy	Consisting of words. On the publication of Worcester s dictionary a wordy* war arose.*