Associations to the word «Overly»
Noun
Adjective
- Optimistic
- Sentimental
- Ambitious
- Aggressive
- Enthusiastic
- Cautious
- Generous
- Harsh
- Exaggerated
- Emotional
- Bureaucratic
- Suspicious
- Rigid
- Cynical
- Sexy
- Greedy
- Strict
- Polite
- Perceived
- Vague
- Zealous
- Descriptive
- Speculative
- Critical
- Anxious
- Expensive
- Poorly
- Realistic
- Superficial
- Restrictive
- Worried
- Violent
- Excessive
- Memorable
- Romantic
- Intelligent
- Prose
- Review
- Impressive
- Sexual
- Weak
- Confident
- Protective
- Difficult
- Concerned
- Fond
- Sensitive
- Attentive
- Considered
- Rejected
- Ornate
- Supportive
- Dramatic
- Literal
- Biased
- Obsessed
- Pointless
- Incompetent
- Hasty
- Complicated
- Paranoid
- Imaginative
- Flawed
Adverb
Wiktionary
OVERLY, adverb. To an excessive degree.
OVERLY, adjective. (obsolete) Careless; negligent; inattentive; superficial; not thorough.
OVERLY, adjective. (obsolete) Excessive; too much.
Dictionary definition
OVERLY, adverb. To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits; "too big".
Wise words
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and content according to the circumstances and time in which
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