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Definition of overly :
1. Careless; negligent; inattentive; superfical; not thorough.
2. Excessive; too much.
3. In an overly manner.
Synonyms:
likewise, as well, super, excessively, overmuch, too, besides, excess, to a fault, also, unduly
Usage examples:
- But in fairness to himself, as well as to others, also in the interests of accuracy, he is prompted to give an additional reason for venturing upon the hazardous undertaking of offering " cold meats" to people not overly hungry. - "On the Firing Line in Education", Adoniram Judson Ladd.
- The senator had already pocketed the exaggerated glasses by the time he reached the sixth floor, and his face had lost its bland, overly- wise smile. - "Psichopath", Gordon Randall Garrett.
- At present he is overly much after the pattern of his mother! - "Patsy", S. R. Crockett.