overly

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Synonyms: overtly, overlay, loverly, overfly, overply, everly, overy, overby, oberly, overley

Antonyms: overtly, overlay, loverly, overfly, overply, everly, overy, overby, oberly, overley

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Adverb

1. To an excessive degree.
   • Parents can be overly protective of their children.
2. To a high degree; very.
   • I'm not overly enthusiastic about meeting him.
3. Superficially.
4. Carelessly, without due attention.
5. With a sense of superiority, haughtily.

Adjective

1. Superficial; not thorough; careless, negligent, inattentive.
2. Having a sense of superiority, haughty.
3. Excessive; too great.

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