overly

adverb
UK: /ˈəʊvəli/
US: /ˈoʊvərli/

  1. Too much; more than is needed or wanted.

    1. The soup was overly salty, so I couldn't eat it.
    2. I think you're being overly sensitive about what he said at the meeting.

Synonyms

unduly extremely too

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "overly" is /ˈəʊvəli/ in British English and /ˈoʊvərli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overly": unduly, extremely, too.

Example usage of "overly": "The soup was overly salty, so I couldn't eat it.". More examples on the page.