OVERLY


Meaning of OVERLY in English

I. overly adjective

Etymology: Middle English, from over (I) + -ly, adjective suffix

1. obsolete : careless , superficial , negligent

2. archaic : overbearing , supercilious

II. over·ly ˈōvə(r)lē, -li adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from over (I) + -ly, adverb suffix

1. archaic : superficially , carelessly

2. : excessively , too

overly anxious

overly retiring

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