overly
Americanadverb
adverb
Etymology
Origin of overly
before 1050; Middle English; Old English oferlīce. See over, -ly
Example Sentences
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Though criticized by crypto advocates for being overly stringent and driving businesses out of the state, it established the country’s first state-level framework for crypto regulation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
It’s hard to use a bullhorn in rock ‘n’ roll without looking stupid or overly dramatic, and it’s another testimony to Shannon’s presentation that you just nodded: of course there would be a bullhorn.
From Salon ● Oct. 7, 2026
"I wouldn't want it to be overly negative," says Macdonald.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
For Bhattacharya, both bond and money markets are overly hawkish on the Federal Reserve.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
At eleven, her mother—convinced that Izzy was overly clumsy—had enrolled her in dance classes to improve her coordination.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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