overly

B2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈoʊvɝli/ See IPA manual

Freq #12428

Meanings

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adv
To too great a degree; more than is suitable.

Parents can be overly protective of their children.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 adv · to too great a degree; more... excessively too

Word family

Derived forms overliness

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Phrases (1)

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overly subtle
So fine, indirect, or intricate that it becomes difficult to notice or understand.

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From over + -ly (adjectival suffix).

Topics

Describing Qualities

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