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Definition of Overly
1. Adverb. To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. "Too big"
Definition of Overly
1. a. Careless; negligent; inattentive; superfical; not thorough.
2. adv. In an overly manner.
Definition of Overly
1. Adverb. To an excessive degree. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overly
1. to an excessive degree [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overly
Literary usage of Overly
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of English Usage by Inc. Merriam-Webster (1994)
"In fact, in some cases none of the alternatives sounds as good as overly. . . .
a not overly clean tunic —Thomas B. Costain, ..."
2. A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares (1859)
"To outlive. Used by Bacon, Essay xxvii. overly, a. Slight, superficial ; so
interpreted by Coles, and translated ¡nit, ..."
3. Medicare: Focus on Physician Practice Patterns Can Lead to Greater Program by A. Bruce Steinwald (2007)
"Using 2003 Medicare claims data, we identified overly expensive beneficiaries in
the 12 areas and computed the percentage they represented in each ..."
4. Notes on Texas Reports: A Chronological Series of Annotations of the by Walter Malins Rose, Charles Lawrence Thompson, Texas Supreme Court, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals (1911)
"overly v. State, 34 Tex. Cr. 502, 31 8. W. 378, cited as showing proper indictment
for forgery of railroad ticket. 34 Tex. Cr. 465-168, 31 SW 171, ..."
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