Definition of OVERLY

overly

Meanings

Adverb

  • to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

Adv

  • To an excessive degree.
  • To a high degree; very.
  • Superficially.
  • Carelessly, without due attention.
  • With a sense of superiority, haughtily.

Adj

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

Origin / Etymology

From over + -ly (adverbial suffix).

Synonyms

excessively, superfluously, to a fault, too

Scrabble Score: 12

overly is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
overly is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
overly is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

overly is a valid Words With Friends word