Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To a degree that exceeds what is reasonable or acceptable.
Overly
/ˈəʊvəli/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Can Telmen, overly chatty Telmen, really pull this off?
The meal was overly salty, ruining the delicate flavors.
His overly cautious nature often held him back from adventures.
Etymology:
The word overly has its origins in Middle English, derived from the combination of over (Old English ofer) meaning above or too much, and the adverbial suffix -ly, indicating manner or degree.
Usage Statistics:
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