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I'm overly excited to finally announce this amazing global partnership deal back home with EMI Music. I know I have mentioned doing music in the past but for legal reasons I was not in a position to release any new music.
Melanie Brown

Meaning of "overly" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF OVERLY

overly  [ˈəʊvəlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OVERLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Overly is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES OVERLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Definition of overly in the English dictionary

The definition of overly in the dictionary is too; excessively.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OVERLY


adjectivally
ˌædʒekˈtaɪvəlɪ
Beverley
ˈbɛvəlɪ
cavally
ˈkævəlɪ
civilly
ˈsɪvəlɪ
cleverly
ˈklɛvəlɪ
coevally
kəʊˈiːvəlɪ
Coverley
ˈkʌvəlɪ
deliverly
dɪˈlɪvəlɪ
gravelly
ˈɡrævəlɪ
infinitivally
ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtaɪvəlɪ
levelly
ˈlevəlɪ
loverly
ˈlʌvəlɪ
navally
ˈneɪvəlɪ
novelly
ˈnɒvəlɪ
ovally
ˈəʊvəlɪ
primevally
praɪˈmiːvəlɪ
ravelly
ˈrævəlɪ
silverly
ˈsɪlvəlɪ
substantivally
ˌsʌbstənˈtaɪvəlɪ
Tivoli
ˈtɪvəlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OVERLY

overleveraged
overlewd
overlie
overlier
overlight
overliteral
overlive
overload
overloaded
overlock
overlocker
overlong
overlook
overlooker
overlord
overlordship
overloud
overlove
overlusty
overlying

WORDS THAT END LIKE OVERLY

bitterly
brotherly
disorderly
eagerly
easterly
elderly
formerly
gingerly
improperly
motherly
northerly
orderly
painterly
properly
quarterly
southerly
tenderly
utterly
weatherly
westerly

Synonyms and antonyms of overly in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «OVERLY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «overly» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of overly

Translation of «overly» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OVERLY

Find out the translation of overly to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of overly from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «overly» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

过度地
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

extremadamente
570 millions of speakers

English

overly
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पीढ़ी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مفرط
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

чрезмерно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

exageradamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মাত্রাতিরিক্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

excessivement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terlalu banyak
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

übermäßig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

過度に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

지나치게
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Banget
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

quá
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அதிக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अती प्रमाणात
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aşırı derecede
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

eccessivamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nadmiernie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

надмірно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prea
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπερβολικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

alltför
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

altfor
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of overly

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERLY»

The term «overly» is very widely used and occupies the 8.127 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OVERLY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about overly

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10 QUOTES WITH «OVERLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word overly.
1
Scott Baio
One of my favorite things to do is play golf at Braemar Country Club. It's quiet and not overly crowded. The people are nice, and there's wildlife all around the course. As far as my game itself, I can go from a 10 handicap to a 30, depending on the day.
2
Louise Brown
I could write an entertaining novel about rejection slips, but I fear it would be overly long.
3
Melanie Brown
I'm overly excited to finally announce this amazing global partnership deal back home with EMI Music. I know I have mentioned doing music in the past but for legal reasons I was not in a position to release any new music.
4
Pat Burns
I'm not an overly happy person. There are times when I'm happy, and that's usually in my private life.
5
Neko Case
I try not to be overly literal. When I'm writing songs, I write down a lot of words, and then I try to simplify it. I like to give people hints or words that make visual pictures for them.
6
Daniel Clowes
I tend to be the type who is overly polite and sort of ingratiating to other people.
7
Ellar Coltrane
I don't want to make any general statements, but I feel like so many stories that are presented as being about humanity and human emotion are just so convoluted and overly dramatic and focus on these certain little things that are supposedly meaningful, but just don't really mean anything.
8
Francis Ford Coppola
I think it's better to be overly ambitious and fail than to be underambitious and succeed in a mundane way. I have been very fortunate. I failed upward in my life!
9
Darren Criss
As a composer and as a musician I'm a true believer - and this is not to be overly diplomatic - I'm a believer that there's artistry in everything from a lawn gnome to a desk chair to a symphony to an Andy Warhol painting. There's art in absolutely everything.
10
Anthony Edwards
People relate to things that feel real to them. All the good, happy, over-sexed and moneyed endings on TV are not the way most of us feel in our lives. The success of 'E.R.,' I think, is not relying on overly sentimental stories that are solved where people's lives wrap up nicely with happy endings.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OVERLY»

Discover the use of overly in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to overly and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Detox: For the Overly Religious
With a devotional tone, a respected church culture leader prescribes the simple spiritual methods of Jesus to Christians who may have become “overly religious.”
David Putman, 2009
2
The Gilded Tongue: Overly Eloquent Words for Everyday Things
For word lovers everywhere, this treasure trove of esoteric synonyms for everyday words provides definitions, etymologies, pronunciation, and illustrative sentences for 500 weird words.
Rod L. Evans, 2006
3
A Guide to IT Contracting: Checklists, Tools, and Techniques
Providing non-legal professionals with the tools to address IT contracting issues, the book: Contains checklists to help readers organize key concepts for ready reference Supplies references to helpful online resources and aids for contract ...
Michael R. Overly, Matthew A. Karlyn, 2012
4
We Hope You Like This Song: An Overly Honest Story about ...
"We Hope You Like This Song" is a tribute to the ineffable, incomparable bond that we call friendship, and a celebration of living life to the fullest.
Bree Housley, 2012
5
250 Recent (and Overly Decent?) Limericks
A truly sincere and very profound hope might be that the entire collection could be savorable as individuations and as an aggregate.
Bruce Hamilton, 2006
6
Harry Potter and the Overly Long Commute: Trends in Audio Books
This thesis establishes that audio books are becoming a popular form of encountering texts and therefore deserve to be studied.
Megan E. Friesen, 2008
7
Issues of the Soul
Issues of the Soul can and do hinder spiritual progress, and while a damaged soul is no easy fix, healing is possible. Freedom from your pain and suffering is within your grasp, says author Derik Overly in his day-to-day guide to healing.
Derik Overly, 2010
8
Don't Call Me a Drama Queen!: A Guide for the Overly ...
Don't Call Me A Drama Queen! will help individuals with inappropriate high-level responses.
Debra Mandel, 2008
9
Monetary Policy Strategy
Overly expansionary monetary policy or strong political pressure to engage in overly expansionary monetary policy produces an inflation scare in which inflation expectations surge, interest rates rise, and long-term bond prices sharply decline.
Frederic S. Mishkin, 2007
10
Soil Survey of ...
Figure 17. — Profile of Overly silly clay loam showing thick, dark- colored surface layer. Overly soils are associated with Bearden, Beotia, and Galchutt soils. They are better drained and are deeper over lime than Bearden soils. They are not so  ...
‎1975

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OVERLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term overly is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Minding Our Elders: Overly emotional responses upsetting to stroke …
Dear Carol: My father was always quietly supportive. He loved his family but showed little emotion. Six months ago, he had a stroke and is now ... «INFORUM, Jul 15»
2
Diego Costa won't change his overly-aggressive style for Chelsea …
Diego Costa sees no need to change the approach which drew some criticism throughout his debut season in England. The Chelsea striker ... «World Soccer Talk, Jul 15»
3
Donald Trump On Sandra Bland's Arrest: "This Guy Was Overly
Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump has been stirring up controversy for some of his outlandish comments, however, in the wake ... «Vibe, Jul 15»
4
Reading FC boss Steve Clarke not 'overly-bothered' by captaincy …
The armband is up for grabs at Madejski Stadium this summer following the departures of Jem Karacan and Alex Pearce. There has been much ... «getreading, Jul 15»
5
Donald Trump says officer who arrested Sandra Bland was 'overly
Donald Trump says officer who arrested Sandra Bland was 'overly aggressive' adding it's 'sad' African-Americans have to deal with such ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Donald Trump Weighs in on Sandra Bland Dashcam Video: Officer …
In an interview with CNN's Anderson Cooper on Wednesday, Trump blasted the officer who arrested Bland, calling him “terrible” and “overly ... «TheWrap, Jul 15»
7
"White People" Is A Strange, Overly-Cautious Primer On Whiteness …
Walk into a room of white people and ask them them what whiteness means to them. Challenge them on this point — really drive it home. «The Frisky, Jul 15»
8
Cocaine found in 'overly talkative' woman's car at border
A criminal complaint charging Pikula with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute said she was "overly talkative" during a primary ... «KPHO Phoenix, Jul 15»
9
PHOTOS: This Overly Excited Dog Protected This Small Kitten From …
So it's no wonder why YungDemon's kitten turned to her canine pal for comfort. Don't worry little kitty, nothing's going to harm you, not while your overly excited ... «RYOT, Jul 15»
10
No need to be overly worried about your picky eater
There's one in every crowd: The picky eater. The one who makes sure one food doesn't touch another, who blanches at the sight of anything ... «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»

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