overly

Definition

To an excessive degree.

Etymology

From over + -ly (adverbial suffix).

Example Sentences

• "Parents can be overly protective of their children."
• "[…] considering the circumstances of my situation, I saw it would not do for me to look out for an overly young woman, nor yet would it do for one of my ways to take an elderly maiden, ladies of that sort being liable to possess strong-set particularities."
• "It’s nothing short of wonderful how she’s improved these three years, but especially in looks. She’s a real pretty girl got to be, though I can’t say I’m overly partial to that pale, big-eyed style myself."