These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
Recent Examples on the WebBut unlike the overly sweet scents of the past, these new iterations take a more nuanced approach.—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 19 May 2024 The acting, which can get overly broad, is more variable.—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for overly
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Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of overly was
before the 12th century
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