overly

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adverb to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

Etymology

From over + -ly (adverbial suffix).

In classic literature

Synonyms

excessively, to a fault, too

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