Synonyms for overly
ˈoʊ vər liover·ly

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1. excessively, overly, to a fault, tooadverb

   to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

   "too big"

   Synonyms:
   as well, to a fault, too, also, likewise, excessively, besides

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1. List of paraphrases for "overly":

   excessively, too, unduly, exaggeratedly, unreasonably, exceedingly, prohibitively

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1. Hikaru Sato:

   For now, the majority of investors seem to think that the imminent U.S. rate hike is unlikely, but because U.S. yields are rising, there still are some bets that the Fed would raise rates so we shouldn't be overly optimistic.

2. Faith Soloway:

   Making it into a musical in some ways just rescued it from being overly serious, we didn't want to tell a story of Maura's death that was a complete mourning, that was a sad farewell.

3. Al Bochi:

   Look for fruits that are firm, don't have soft brown spots or bruises, and are not overly ripe.

4. Jeff Sessions:

   The discovery order in the DACA cases was dramatically intrusive and premature, and I am pleased with tonight’s decision that the district court’s order was ‘overly broad,’.

5. The IEA:

   On the face of it, the oil price appears to be stabilising. What a precarious balance it is, however, behind the façade of stability, the rebalancing triggered by the price collapse has yet to run its course, and it might be overly optimistic to expect it to proceed smoothly.