Examples of overly in a Sentence
These directions are overly complex.
She's overly sensitive to criticism.
They didn't seem overly concerned about the problem.
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Hygiene makes the ideal man more acceptable for that private members' club aura, keeping things fresh and well-maintained, while moisturizing and avoiding looking overly oily or dry.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The high court’s refusal to take up the cause left intact an appellate court ruling that the exemptions claimed by Chula Vista were overly broad.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Tom criticizes Lana’s meat for being overly rested, Gail thinks her potatoes felt like an afterthought, and Kristen complains about her heavy-handed use of sage.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 May 2025
All together, making for an overly romantic scene that lasted only for a matter of minutes before the light of dawn emerged.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 May 2025
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
The high court’s refusal to take up the cause left intact an appellate court ruling that the exemptions claimed by Chula Vista were overly broad.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2025
Tom criticizes Lana’s meat for being overly rested, Gail thinks her potatoes felt like an afterthought, and Kristen complains about her heavy-handed use of sage.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 23 May 2025
All together, making for an overly romantic scene that lasted only for a matter of minutes before the light of dawn emerged.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overly
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“Overly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overly. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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